Manny Acosta vs. David Clyde — Career Comparison

David Clyde 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 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 93), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 90). David Clyde held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 200 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Manny Acosta.