Tom Glavine vs. Gary Neibauer — Career Comparison

Tom Glavine built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Neibauer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Glavine led in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 45), walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 76). Gary Neibauer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 69). Role difference aside, Tom Glavine holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.