Aaron Laffey vs. Paxton Schultz — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Paxton Schultz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paxton Schultz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.38 and WHIP 1.419 compared to 4.44 and 1.535 for Aaron Laffey. By the career numbers, Paxton Schultz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.