David Aardsma vs. Johnny Antonelli — Career Comparison

Johnny Antonelli built a career as a starting pitcher and David Aardsma as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Antonelli led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 109), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 99). David Aardsma held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Johnny Antonelli.