Jeff Dedmon vs. Mike Paxton — Career Comparison

Mike Paxton built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Dedmon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Paxton led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 87), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 78). Jeff Dedmon held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 92). Role difference aside, Mike Paxton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.