Manny Aybar vs. C. J. Wilson — Career Comparison

C. J. Wilson 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. C. J. Wilson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 152 vs 102), strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 91). Manny Aybar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 75). Role difference aside, C. J. Wilson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.