Ed Acosta vs. Don Carman — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Acosta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Acosta led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 190 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 77). Don Carman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 75). Role difference aside, Ed Acosta holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.