Ryan Buchter vs. Drew Pomeranz — Career Comparison

Drew Pomeranz 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 run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 117), home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 104), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 85). Drew Pomeranz held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 113). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryan Buchter.