Jason Simontacchi vs. Ed Sprague — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Sprague as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Simontacchi led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 79), and strikeout rate (K%+ 75 vs 65). Ed Sprague held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 83). Role difference aside, Jason Simontacchi holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.