Fernando Cabrera vs. A. J. Griffin — Career Comparison

A. J. Griffin 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. A. J. Griffin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 69), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 72), and home run suppression (HR9+ 64 vs 52). Fernando Cabrera held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 139 vs 108). Role difference aside, A. J. Griffin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.