Brandon Pfaadt vs. Chris Reitsma — Career Comparison

Brandon Pfaadt built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Reitsma as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Reitsma led in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 96), walk avoidance (BB%+ 167 vs 150), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 85). Brandon Pfaadt held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chris Reitsma.