Buster Narum vs. Joakim Soria — Career Comparison

Buster Narum built a career as a starting pitcher and Joakim Soria as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joakim Soria led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 81). Role difference aside, Joakim Soria holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.