Lucas Luetge vs. Chris Nabholz — Career Comparison

Chris Nabholz built a career as a starting pitcher and Lucas Luetge as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lucas Luetge led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 120 vs 104), and run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 102). Chris Nabholz held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Lucas Luetge.