Steve Busby vs. Keynan Middleton — Career Comparison

Steve Busby built a career as a starting pitcher and Keynan Middleton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Busby led in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 72), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 116 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 117). Keynan Middleton held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 107). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Busby.