Buck Farmer vs. John Maine — Career Comparison

John Maine built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Maine led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 84), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 77). Buck Farmer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 82). Role difference aside, John Maine holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.