Scott Eyre vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Eyre as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Eyre led in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 89). Alfredo Simon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Eyre.