Jay Aldrich vs. Gary Waslewski — Career Comparison

Gary Waslewski 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. Jay Aldrich led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 79), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 87). Gary Waslewski held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 64). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jay Aldrich.