Chris Nabholz vs. Drew Steckenrider — Career Comparison

Chris Nabholz built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Steckenrider as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Steckenrider led in run prevention (ERA+ 161 vs 102), walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 120 vs 104). Chris Nabholz held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 169 vs 144). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Drew Steckenrider.