Manny Acosta vs. David Williams — Career Comparison

David Williams 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 80), walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 86). David Williams held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Manny Acosta.