Paul Spoljaric vs. Fernando Valenzuela — Career Comparison

Fernando Valenzuela built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Spoljaric as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Spoljaric led in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 79), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 91), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 95). Role difference aside, Paul Spoljaric holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.