Anibal Sanchez vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Anibal Sanchez built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Shaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anibal Sanchez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 92), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 94). Bryan Shaw held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 95). Role difference aside, Anibal Sanchez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.