Steve Avery vs. Sam Dyson — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Dyson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sam Dyson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 196 vs 101), run prevention (ERA+ 139 vs 101), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 97). Steve Avery held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 83). Role difference aside, Sam Dyson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.