Justin Masterson vs. Mike Venafro — Career Comparison

Justin Masterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Venafro as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Venafro led in home run suppression (HR9+ 253 vs 143), walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 93). Justin Masterson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 67). Role difference aside, Mike Venafro holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.