Aaron Laffey vs. Brandon Maurer — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey 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 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 63), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 86). Aaron Laffey held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon Maurer.