Ryan Buchter vs. Jarrod Parker — Career Comparison

Jarrod Parker 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. Jarrod Parker led in home run suppression (HR9+ 152 vs 119), walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 108). Ryan Buchter held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 113). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jarrod Parker.