David Aardsma vs. Wally Whitehurst — Career Comparison

Wally Whitehurst 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. David Aardsma led in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 95), home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 97). Wally Whitehurst held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Aardsma.