Phil Maton vs. Fernando Valenzuela — Career Comparison

Fernando Valenzuela built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Maton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Phil Maton led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 80), strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 79), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 95). Fernando Valenzuela held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 88). Role difference aside, Phil Maton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.