Cy Acosta vs. Johnny Cueto — Career Comparison

Johnny Cueto 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. Johnny Cueto led in strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 90), walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 95). Cy Acosta held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Johnny Cueto.