Franklyn German vs. Michael Wacha — Career Comparison

Michael Wacha built a career as a starting pitcher and Franklyn German as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Wacha led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 59), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 92). Franklyn German held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 99 vs 94). Role difference aside, Michael Wacha holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.