Jaime Garcia vs. Lee Guetterman — Career Comparison

Jaime Garcia 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. Jaime Garcia led in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 55), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 156 vs 117). Lee Guetterman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 105). Role difference aside, Jaime Garcia holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.