Mike Adams vs. Carlos Silva — Career Comparison

Carlos Silva built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Adams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Adams led in run prevention (ERA+ 176 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 167 vs 96), and strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 60). Carlos Silva held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 269 vs 139). Role difference aside, Mike Adams holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.