Don Shaw vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Shaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Shaw led in home run suppression (HR9+ 175 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 91). Alfredo Simon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 75). Role difference aside, Don Shaw holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.