Walker Buehler vs. Joe Grzenda — Career Comparison

Walker Buehler built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Grzenda as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Walker Buehler led in run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 100), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 123 vs 113). Joe Grzenda held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 188 vs 127). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Walker Buehler.