Wilson Alvarez vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Wilson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Shaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wilson Alvarez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 97). Bryan Shaw held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 71). Role difference aside, Wilson Alvarez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.