Pedro Astacio vs. Phil Maton — Career Comparison

Pedro Astacio built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Maton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Maton led in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 79), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 105). Pedro Astacio held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Phil Maton.