Aaron Laffey vs. Roger McDowell — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Roger McDowell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roger McDowell led in home run suppression (HR9+ 174 vs 122), walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 98). Aaron Laffey held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 63 vs 62). Role difference aside, Roger McDowell holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.