Ryan Buchter vs. Tommy John — Career Comparison

Tommy John 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 69), run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 110), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 101). Tommy John held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryan Buchter.