Steve Avery vs. Edwin Diaz — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Edwin Diaz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Edwin Diaz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 155 vs 100), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 140 vs 99), and home run suppression (HR9+ 140 vs 101). Role difference aside, Edwin Diaz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.