Scot Shields vs. Jeff Suppan — Career Comparison

Jeff Suppan 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 87), strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 71), and home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 78). Jeff Suppan held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 96). Role difference aside, Scot Shields holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.