Paul Skenes vs. Gary Wayne — Career Comparison

Paul Skenes built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Wayne as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Skenes led in run prevention (ERA+ 216 vs 107), home run suppression (HR9+ 203 vs 120), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 178 vs 98). Role difference aside, Paul Skenes holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.