Bobby Castillo vs. Bryce Elder — Career Comparison

Bryce Elder built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Castillo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryce Elder led in home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 85), walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 88). Bobby Castillo held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 85). Role difference aside, Bryce Elder holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.