Gio Gonzalez vs. Lee Guetterman — Career Comparison

Gio Gonzalez 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. Gio Gonzalez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 55), run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 93). Lee Guetterman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 81). Role difference aside, Gio Gonzalez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.