Chris Holt vs. Louie Varland — Career Comparison

Chris Holt built a career as a starting pitcher and Louie Varland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Holt led in home run suppression (HR9+ 134 vs 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 93), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 91). Louie Varland held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 109). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chris Holt.