Tom Glavine vs. Gregg Olson — Career Comparison

Tom Glavine built a career as a starting pitcher and Gregg Olson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gregg Olson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 150 vs 105), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 69), and run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 99). Tom Glavine held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 95). Role difference aside, Gregg Olson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.