Scott Sauerbeck vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Sauerbeck as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Sauerbeck led in home run suppression (HR9+ 155 vs 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 75), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 91). Jason Simontacchi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 73). Role difference aside, Scott Sauerbeck holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.