Hank Aguirre vs. Mike Venafro — Career Comparison

Hank Aguirre built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Venafro as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Venafro led in home run suppression (HR9+ 253 vs 105), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 102), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 113). Hank Aguirre held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 67). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Venafro.