Steve Avery vs. Cory Wade — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Wade as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cory Wade led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 181 vs 97), run prevention (ERA+ 146 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 99). Steve Avery held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 82). Role difference aside, Cory Wade holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.