Howard Bailey vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Howard Bailey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alfredo Simon led in run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 65), home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 65), and strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 62). Howard Bailey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 94). Role difference aside, Alfredo Simon holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.