Lee Guetterman vs. Jake Westbrook — Career Comparison

Jake Westbrook 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. Jake Westbrook led in home run suppression (HR9+ 150 vs 117), strikeout rate (K%+ 69 vs 55), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 82). Lee Guetterman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 89). Role difference aside, Jake Westbrook holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.