Manny Acosta vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon 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 83), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 88). Alfredo Simon held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Manny Acosta.