Armando Almanza vs. Jason Bere — Career Comparison

Jason Bere built a career as a starting pitcher and Armando Almanza as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Bere led in run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 89). Armando Almanza held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 120). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jason Bere.