Damian Moss vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Damian Moss 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. Bryan Shaw led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 70), strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 75), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 82). Damian Moss held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 92). Role difference aside, Bryan Shaw holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.