Andrew Chafin vs. Greg Maddux — Career Comparison

Greg Maddux built a career as a starting pitcher and Andrew Chafin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andrew Chafin led in home run suppression (HR9+ 146 vs 111), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 103). Greg Maddux held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 142 vs 91). Role difference aside, Andrew Chafin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.