Michael Kopech vs. Jeff Shaw — Career Comparison

Michael Kopech built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Shaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Shaw led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 58), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 78), and home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 83). Michael Kopech held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Shaw.