Aaron Laffey vs. Robert Stephenson — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Robert Stephenson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robert Stephenson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 63), walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 86). Aaron Laffey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robert Stephenson.