Shawn Armstrong vs. Marty Clary — Career Comparison

Marty Clary built a career as a starting pitcher and Shawn Armstrong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shawn Armstrong led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 55), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 93), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 107). Marty Clary held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 123 vs 110). Role difference aside, Shawn Armstrong holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.