Antonio Alfonseca vs. Tommy Greene — Career Comparison

Tommy Greene 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. Tommy Greene led in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 81), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 97). Antonio Alfonseca held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tommy Greene.