Bill Butler vs. Fernando Cabrera — Career Comparison

Bill Butler built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Cabrera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Butler led in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 52), run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 72), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 80). Fernando Cabrera held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 139 vs 106). Role difference aside, Bill Butler holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.