Shawn Armstrong vs. Gary Waslewski — Career Comparison

Gary Waslewski 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 79), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 87). Gary Waslewski held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 110). Role difference aside, Shawn Armstrong holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.