Buster Narum vs. Ryan Wagner — Career Comparison

Buster Narum built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Wagner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Wagner led in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 85), walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 83). Buster Narum held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 81 vs 78). Role difference aside, Ryan Wagner holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.