Daniel Bard vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Daniel Bard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Daniel Bard led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 91). Alfredo Simon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 74). Role difference aside, Daniel Bard holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.