Bryan Corey vs. Rollie Sheldon — Career Comparison

Rollie Sheldon built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Corey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rollie Sheldon led in strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 137 vs 131), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 89). Bryan Corey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 250 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rollie Sheldon.