Jake Petricka vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Jake Petricka as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jake Petricka led in home run suppression (HR9+ 204 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 88). Alfredo Simon held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 79). Role difference aside, Jake Petricka holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.