Kevin Gryboski vs. Michael Wacha — Career Comparison

Michael Wacha built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Gryboski 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 78), strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 96). Kevin Gryboski held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 188 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Michael Wacha.