Cy Acosta vs. Reggie Cleveland — Career Comparison

Reggie Cleveland built a career as a starting pitcher and Cy Acosta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cy Acosta led in run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 93), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 98), and strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 86). Reggie Cleveland held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cy Acosta.