Max Fried vs. Billy Taylor — Career Comparison

Max Fried built a career as a starting pitcher and Billy Taylor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Max Fried led in run prevention (ERA+ 136 vs 117), walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 112), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 133 vs 131). Billy Taylor held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 129 vs 107). Role difference aside, Max Fried holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.