Ryan Buchter vs. Chris Sale — Career Comparison

Chris Sale 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. Chris Sale led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 139 vs 113), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 128 vs 108). Ryan Buchter held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 122). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chris Sale.