Taylor Buchholz vs. Philip Humber — Career Comparison

Philip Humber built a career as a starting pitcher and Taylor Buchholz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Taylor Buchholz led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 153 vs 101), run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 93). Philip Humber held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 93). Role difference aside, Taylor Buchholz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.