Manny Acosta vs. Don Nottebart — Career Comparison

Don Nottebart 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. Don Nottebart led in home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 83), walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 92). Manny Acosta held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Don Nottebart.