David Aardsma vs. Collin McHugh — Career Comparison

Collin McHugh 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. Collin McHugh led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 109). David Aardsma held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 115). Role difference aside, Collin McHugh holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.