Brian Edmondson vs. Chien-Ming Wang — Career Comparison

Chien-Ming Wang built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Edmondson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chien-Ming Wang led in home run suppression (HR9+ 219 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 85). Brian Edmondson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 68 vs 65). Role difference aside, Chien-Ming Wang holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.