Shawn Armstrong vs. Seth Lugo — Career Comparison

Seth Lugo 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. Seth Lugo led in run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 96), home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 110), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 105). Shawn Armstrong held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 102). Role difference aside, Seth Lugo holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.