Bryan Shaw vs. Craig Swan — Career Comparison

Craig Swan 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. Craig Swan led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 88). Bryan Shaw held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 94). Role difference aside, Craig Swan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.