Scott Kazmir vs. Jimmy Yacabonis — Career Comparison

Scott Kazmir built a career as a starting pitcher and Jimmy Yacabonis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Kazmir led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 72), and home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 65). Jimmy Yacabonis held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 84 vs 83). Role difference aside, Scott Kazmir holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.