Boone Logan vs. Steven Matz — Career Comparison

Steven Matz built a career as a starting pitcher and Boone Logan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steven Matz led in home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 92), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 103). Boone Logan held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 104). Role difference aside, Steven Matz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.