Manny Acosta vs. Ray Herbert — Career Comparison

Ray Herbert 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. Ray Herbert led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 94), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 83). Manny Acosta held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ray Herbert.