Kevin Siegrist vs. Michael Wacha — Career Comparison

Michael Wacha built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Siegrist as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin Siegrist led in run prevention (ERA+ 300 vs 99), home run suppression (HR9+ 188 vs 94), and strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 94). Michael Wacha held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 79). Role difference aside, Kevin Siegrist holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.