Antonio Alfonseca vs. Chris Sale — Career Comparison

Chris Sale 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. Chris Sale led in strikeout rate (K%+ 139 vs 81), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 128 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 97). Antonio Alfonseca held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 126 vs 113). Role difference aside, Chris Sale holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.