Antonio Alfonseca vs. Yu Darvish — Career Comparison

Yu Darvish built a career as a starting pitcher and Antonio Alfonseca as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Yu Darvish led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 81), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 97). Antonio Alfonseca held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 98). Role difference aside, Yu Darvish holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.