Jon Matlack vs. Don Sutton — Career Comparison

The numbers give Jon Matlack a clear advantage over Don Sutton across the core pitching metrics. Jon Matlack led in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 95), and strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 104). Don Sutton held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 120). Jon Matlack was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.