Alfredo Aceves vs. Buster Narum — Career Comparison

Buster Narum built a career as a starting pitcher and Alfredo Aceves as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alfredo Aceves led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 81), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 85). Role difference aside, Alfredo Aceves holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.