Steve Avery vs. Yoervis Medina — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Yoervis Medina as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Yoervis Medina led in home run suppression (HR9+ 156 vs 101), run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 101), and strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 100). Steve Avery held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 70). Role difference aside, Yoervis Medina holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.