Yoervis Medina vs. Jim Shellenback — Career Comparison

Jim Shellenback built a career as a starting pitcher and Yoervis Medina as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Yoervis Medina led in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 133 vs 98), and home run suppression (HR9+ 156 vs 138). Jim Shellenback held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 86 vs 70). Role difference aside, Yoervis Medina holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.