Bryan Shaw vs. Brent Strom — Career Comparison

Brent Strom 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. Brent Strom led in strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 92), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 94). Role difference aside, Brent Strom holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.