Manny Aybar vs. Dave Wickersham — Career Comparison

Dave Wickersham 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. Dave Wickersham led in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 80), home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 102), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 91). Manny Aybar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 102). Role difference aside, Dave Wickersham holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.