Buddy Groom vs. Bob Ojeda — Career Comparison

Bob Ojeda built a career as a starting pitcher and Buddy Groom as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Ojeda led in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 73), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 84), and strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 69). Buddy Groom held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 86). Role difference aside, Bob Ojeda holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.