Bryan Shaw vs. Bill Stafford — Career Comparison

Bill Stafford 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. Bill Stafford led in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 92), walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 88). Role difference aside, Bill Stafford holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.