Santo Alcala vs. Jason Grilli — Career Comparison

Santo Alcala built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Grilli as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Grilli led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 83 vs 78), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 95). Santo Alcala held the edge in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 86 vs 85). Role difference aside, Jason Grilli holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.