Matt Albers vs. Pete Schourek — Career Comparison

Pete Schourek built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Albers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pete Schourek led in strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 72), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 83), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 98 vs 95). Matt Albers held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pete Schourek.