David Aardsma vs. Steven Matz — Career Comparison

Steven Matz 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. Steven Matz led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 109). David Aardsma held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steven Matz.