Dave Baldwin vs. Shawn Estes — Career Comparison

Shawn Estes built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Baldwin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Baldwin led in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 87), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 77). Role difference aside, Dave Baldwin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.