Manny Acosta vs. Dick Lange — Career Comparison

Dick Lange 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 85), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 83), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 82). Role difference aside, Manny Acosta holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.