Bryan Shaw vs. Jeff Suppan — Career Comparison

Jeff Suppan 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. Bryan Shaw led in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 78), strikeout rate (K%+ 82 vs 71), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 83). Jeff Suppan held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 94). Role difference aside, Bryan Shaw holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.