Ryan Buchter vs. Joe Ross — Career Comparison

Joe Ross 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 112), strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 102), and home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 118). Joe Ross held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryan Buchter.