Manny Acosta vs. Mark Langston — Career Comparison

Mark Langston 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. Mark Langston led in strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 100), run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 92). Manny Acosta held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mark Langston.