Ryan Buchter vs. David Price — Career Comparison

David Price 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. David Price led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 113), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 108). Ryan Buchter held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 121). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Price.