Paul Byrd vs. Lee Guetterman — Career Comparison

Paul Byrd built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Guetterman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Byrd led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 175 vs 123), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 82), and strikeout rate (K%+ 73 vs 55). Lee Guetterman held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 79). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Byrd.