Cody Allen vs. Andy Sonnanstine — Career Comparison

Andy Sonnanstine built a career as a starting pitcher and Cody Allen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cody Allen led in run prevention (ERA+ 144 vs 90), strikeout rate (K%+ 137 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 109). Andy Sonnanstine held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 172 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Cody Allen.