Jason Simontacchi vs. Brian Sweeney — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Sweeney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Sweeney led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 187 vs 105), run prevention (ERA+ 129 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 83). Jason Simontacchi held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 75 vs 51). Role difference aside, Brian Sweeney holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.