Bill Butler vs. Sam Long — Career Comparison

Bill Butler built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Long 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 87). Sam Long held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 74). Role difference aside, Bill Butler holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.