Aaron Laffey vs. Brandon Medders — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Medders as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Medders led in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 98), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 63), and home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 122). Role difference aside, Brandon Medders holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.