Manny Aybar vs. Bob Wolcott — Career Comparison

Bob Wolcott 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. Manny Aybar led in home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 68), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 83). Bob Wolcott held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 109). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Manny Aybar.