Steve Avery vs. Jacob Webb — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Jacob Webb 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 98), walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 99). Jacob Webb held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Avery.