Aaron Laffey vs. Hunter Stratton — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Hunter Stratton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hunter Stratton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.8 and WHIP 1.252 compared to 4.44 and 1.535 for Aaron Laffey. By the career numbers, Hunter Stratton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.