Sam Dyson vs. Dave Stewart — Career Comparison

Dave Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Dyson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sam Dyson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 196 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 139 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 84). Dave Stewart held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 83). Role difference aside, Sam Dyson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.