Tim Byrdak vs. Bob Welch — Career Comparison

Bob Welch built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Byrdak as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Byrdak led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 81), home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 107). Bob Welch held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 78). Role difference aside, Tim Byrdak holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.