Jay Aldrich vs. Francisco Barrios — Career Comparison

Francisco Barrios built a career as a starting pitcher and Jay Aldrich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Francisco Barrios led in strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 64), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 98). Jay Aldrich held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 108). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Francisco Barrios.