Brandon Pfaadt vs. Scott Sullivan — Career Comparison

Brandon Pfaadt 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. Brandon Pfaadt led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 150 vs 107), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 95), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 95). Scott Sullivan held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon Pfaadt.