Andrew Abbott vs. Jose Alvarez — Career Comparison

Andrew Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Alvarez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Alvarez led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 98), home run suppression (HR9+ 118 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 101). Andrew Abbott held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 126 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jose Alvarez.