Scott Sauerbeck vs. Michael Wacha — Career Comparison

Michael Wacha 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 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 99). Michael Wacha held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 73). Role difference aside, Scott Sauerbeck holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.