Brandon Maurer vs. Robin Roberts — Career Comparison

Robin Roberts built a career as a starting pitcher and Brandon Maurer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Maurer led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 93), and strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 84). Robin Roberts held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 166 vs 129). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon Maurer.