Aaron Laffey vs. Brian Stokes — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Stokes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aaron Laffey led in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 86 vs 83). Brian Stokes held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Aaron Laffey.