Luis Aquino vs. Connor Brogdon — Career Comparison

Luis Aquino built a career as a starting pitcher and Connor Brogdon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Luis Aquino led in home run suppression (HR9+ 178 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 102), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 105). Connor Brogdon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 116). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Luis Aquino.