Manny Aybar vs. George Kirby — Career Comparison

George Kirby 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. George Kirby led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 225 vs 109), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 132 vs 95), and strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 80). Role difference aside, George Kirby holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.