Buster Narum vs. Ryan Webb — Career Comparison

Buster Narum built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Webb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Webb led in home run suppression (HR9+ 212 vs 85), walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 81). Buster Narum held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 81 vs 75). Role difference aside, Ryan Webb holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.