James Paxton vs. John Wasdin — Career Comparison

James Paxton built a career as a starting pitcher and John Wasdin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. James Paxton led in home run suppression (HR9+ 149 vs 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 88), and strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 84). John Wasdin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 112). Role difference aside, James Paxton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.