Jay Aldrich vs. Steve Comer — Career Comparison

Steve Comer 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. Steve Comer led in home run suppression (HR9+ 137 vs 98), strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 64), and run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 102). Jay Aldrich held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 104). Role difference aside, Steve Comer holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.