Ryan Buchter vs. Mike Paxton — Career Comparison

Mike Paxton 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. Mike Paxton led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 89), home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 119), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 108). Ryan Buchter held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Paxton.