Andrew Bailey vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Andrew Bailey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andrew Bailey led in run prevention (ERA+ 176 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 148 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 88). Role difference aside, Andrew Bailey holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.