Robin Roberts vs. Jeff Tabaka — Career Comparison

Robin Roberts built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Tabaka as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Tabaka led in home run suppression (HR9+ 259 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 88), and strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 84). Robin Roberts held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 166 vs 81). Role difference aside, Jeff Tabaka holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.