Aaron Laffey vs. Scott Sauerbeck — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Sauerbeck as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Sauerbeck led in strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 63), home run suppression (HR9+ 155 vs 122), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 98). Aaron Laffey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 82 vs 73). Role difference aside, Scott Sauerbeck holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.