Patrick Sandoval vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Patrick Sandoval 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. Patrick Sandoval led in home run suppression (HR9+ 206 vs 97), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 92). Bryan Shaw held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 74). Role difference aside, Patrick Sandoval holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.