Alfredo Aceves vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 83). Role difference aside, Alfredo Aceves holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.