Paul Maholm vs. Alex Young — Career Comparison

Paul Maholm built a career as a starting pitcher and Alex Young as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Maholm led in home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 82), and strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 81). Alex Young held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Paul Maholm.