John Axford vs. Patrick Corbin — Career Comparison

Patrick Corbin built a career as a starting pitcher and John Axford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Axford led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 76). Patrick Corbin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 81). Role difference aside, John Axford holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.