Byron McLaughlin vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Byron McLaughlin 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. Byron McLaughlin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 143 vs 82), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 92). Bryan Shaw held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Byron McLaughlin.