John Grabow vs. Michael Wacha — Career Comparison

Michael Wacha built a career as a starting pitcher and John Grabow 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 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 93), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 92). John Grabow held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 99). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Wacha.