Ryan Buchter vs. Kevin Slowey — Career Comparison

Kevin Slowey 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 104), home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 84), and strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 109). Kevin Slowey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 199 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryan Buchter.