Scott Alexander vs. Dave Stewart — Career Comparison

Dave Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Alexander as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Alexander led in home run suppression (HR9+ 232 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 129 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 84). Dave Stewart held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 81). Role difference aside, Scott Alexander holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.