Manny Acosta vs. Steve Arlin — Career Comparison

Steve Arlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Acosta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Manny Acosta led in run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 81), walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 79), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 88). Steve Arlin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Manny Acosta.