Al Alburquerque vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Alburquerque as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Alburquerque led in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 75), home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 91). Jason Simontacchi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 74). Role difference aside, Al Alburquerque holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.