Ryan Buchter vs. Joe Ryan — Career Comparison

Joe Ryan 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. Joe Ryan led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 113), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 108). Ryan Buchter held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Joe Ryan.