Steve Avery vs. John Littlefield — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and John Littlefield as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Avery led in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 57), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 91), and run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 100). John Littlefield held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 134 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Avery.