Kyle Gibson vs. Lee Guetterman — Career Comparison

Kyle Gibson 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. Kyle Gibson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 85 vs 55), run prevention (ERA+ 88 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 93). Lee Guetterman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Kyle Gibson.