Butch Metzger vs. Frank Tanana — Career Comparison

Frank Tanana built a career as a starting pitcher and Butch Metzger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Butch Metzger led in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 92). Frank Tanana held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 88). Role difference aside, Butch Metzger holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.