Jack Armstrong vs. Howard Bailey — Career Comparison

Jack Armstrong built a career as a starting pitcher and Howard Bailey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Armstrong led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 62), run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 65), and home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 65). Howard Bailey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 91). Role difference aside, Jack Armstrong holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.