Shawn Armstrong vs. Curt Schilling — Career Comparison

Curt Schilling 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. Curt Schilling led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 117), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 103). Shawn Armstrong held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 104). Role difference aside, Curt Schilling holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.