Mike Armstrong vs. Dave Stewart — Career Comparison

Dave Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Armstrong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Armstrong led in home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 88). Dave Stewart held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 107). Role difference aside, Mike Armstrong holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.