Adam Ottavino vs. Dave Stewart — Career Comparison

Dave Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Adam Ottavino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Adam Ottavino led in home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 75), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 91). Dave Stewart held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 84 vs 83). Role difference aside, Adam Ottavino holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.