Aaron Laffey vs. Brian Matusz — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Matusz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Matusz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 96 vs 63), walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 86). Aaron Laffey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 71). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Matusz.