Javier Assad vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Javier Assad built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Shaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Javier Assad led in run prevention (ERA+ 131 vs 92), home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 97), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 82). Bryan Shaw held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 83). Role difference aside, Javier Assad holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.