Sam Dyson vs. Chris Young — Career Comparison

Chris Young 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 82), walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 86), and run prevention (ERA+ 139 vs 116). Chris Young held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 83). Role difference aside, Sam Dyson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.