Shane McClanahan vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Shane McClanahan built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Shaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shane McClanahan led in run prevention (ERA+ 138 vs 92), strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 127 vs 88). Role difference aside, Shane McClanahan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.