Aaron Laffey vs. Anthony Swarzak — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Swarzak as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anthony Swarzak led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 71 vs 63), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 87 vs 86). Aaron Laffey held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Anthony Swarzak.