Shelby Miller vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Shelby Miller 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. Shelby Miller led in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 92), strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 97). Bryan Shaw held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 85). Role difference aside, Shelby Miller holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.