Mike Adams vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon 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 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 167 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 138 vs 88). Role difference aside, Mike Adams holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.