Kris Bubic vs. Justin De Fratus — Career Comparison

Kris Bubic built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin De Fratus as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kris Bubic led in home run suppression (HR9+ 152 vs 119), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 104). Justin De Fratus held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 79). Role difference aside, Kris Bubic holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.