Archie Bradley vs. Jim Maloney — Career Comparison

Jim Maloney built a career as a starting pitcher and Archie Bradley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Maloney led in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 92), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 104). Archie Bradley held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jim Maloney.