Steven Matz vs. Paul Spoljaric — Career Comparison

Steven Matz built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Spoljaric as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steven Matz led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 106), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 104). Paul Spoljaric held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steven Matz.