Scot Shields vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Scot Shields as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scot Shields led in run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 83). Role difference aside, Scot Shields holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.