Alfredo Simon vs. Louie Varland — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Louie Varland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Louie Varland led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 88). Alfredo Simon held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 80). Role difference aside, Louie Varland holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.