Steve Avery vs. Clayton Mortensen — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Clayton Mortensen 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 63), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 77), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 85). Clayton Mortensen held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 101). Role difference aside, Steve Avery holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.