Santo Alcala vs. Brian Edmondson — Career Comparison

Santo Alcala built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Edmondson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Edmondson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 78), and home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 79). Santo Alcala held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 68). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Edmondson.