Ryan Buchter vs. John Doherty — Career Comparison

John Doherty built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Buchter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Buchter led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 53), run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 102). John Doherty held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryan Buchter.