Lee Guetterman vs. Cristian Javier — Career Comparison

Cristian Javier 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. Cristian Javier led in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 55), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 93). Lee Guetterman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 77). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cristian Javier.