Kenta Maeda vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Kenta Maeda built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Shaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kenta Maeda led in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 82), walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 88). Bryan Shaw held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 89). Role difference aside, Kenta Maeda holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.