Aaron Laffey vs. Clayton Mortensen — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Clayton Mortensen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Clayton Mortensen led in strikeout rate (K%+ 85 vs 63), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 98), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 87 vs 82). Aaron Laffey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 63). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Clayton Mortensen.