John Axford vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi 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 75), home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 86). Jason Simontacchi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Axford.