Manny Aybar vs. Zac Gallen — Career Comparison

Zac Gallen built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Aybar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Zac Gallen led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 95). Manny Aybar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 106). Role difference aside, Zac Gallen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.