Tony Saunders vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Tony Saunders 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. Tony Saunders led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 88). Bryan Shaw held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 64). Role difference aside, Tony Saunders holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.