Aaron Laffey vs. Fernando Salas — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Salas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fernando Salas led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 63), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 86). Aaron Laffey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 99). Role difference aside, Fernando Salas holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.