Aaron Laffey vs. T. J. McFarland — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and T. J. McFarland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. T. J. McFarland led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 141 vs 122), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 86). Aaron Laffey held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 88). Role difference aside, T. J. McFarland holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.