John Axford vs. Scott Kazmir — Career Comparison

Scott Kazmir 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. Scott Kazmir led in run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 110), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 83 vs 81). John Axford held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 90). Role difference aside, Scott Kazmir holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.