John Buzhardt vs. Dan Naulty — Career Comparison

John Buzhardt built a career as a starting pitcher and Dan Naulty as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dan Naulty led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 64), run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 94). John Buzhardt held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 85). Role difference aside, Dan Naulty holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.