Kevin Gausman vs. Brandon Maurer — Career Comparison

Kevin Gausman built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Maurer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Maurer led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 129 vs 113), home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 104). Kevin Gausman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon Maurer.