Jason Adam vs. Ismael Valdez — Career Comparison

Ismael Valdez built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Adam as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Adam led in run prevention (ERA+ 198 vs 93), home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 74), and strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 79). Ismael Valdez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 112). Role difference aside, Jason Adam holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.