Bobby Ayala vs. Steve Stone — Career Comparison

Steve Stone built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Ayala as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Ayala led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 102). Steve Stone held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 92). Role difference aside, Bobby Ayala holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.