Al Alburquerque vs. Andy Sonnanstine — Career Comparison

Andy Sonnanstine 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 101), home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 90). Andy Sonnanstine held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 172 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Al Alburquerque.