Jim Abbott vs. Hector Almonte — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Hector Almonte as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hector Almonte posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.27 and WHIP 1.897 compared to 20.25 and 3.750 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Hector Almonte had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.