Mike Paxton vs. Scott Sullivan — Career Comparison

Mike Paxton built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Sullivan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Paxton led in home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 95), walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 107), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 95). Scott Sullivan held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Paxton.