Manny Acosta vs. Bob Milacki — Career Comparison

Bob Milacki 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 91). Bob Milacki held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Manny Acosta.