John Butcher vs. Rheal Cormier — Career Comparison

John Butcher built a career as a starting pitcher and Rheal Cormier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rheal Cormier led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 152 vs 135), strikeout rate (K%+ 79 vs 74), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 96). John Butcher held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rheal Cormier.