Ryan Buchter vs. Stephen Strasburg — Career Comparison

Stephen Strasburg 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. Stephen Strasburg led in strikeout rate (K%+ 140 vs 113), walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 127 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 Stephen Strasburg.