Wandy Rodriguez vs. Sammy Stewart — Career Comparison

Wandy Rodriguez built a career as a starting pitcher and Sammy Stewart as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wandy Rodriguez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 97). Sammy Stewart held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Wandy Rodriguez.