Armando Almanza vs. Boof Bonser — Career Comparison

Boof Bonser 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. Boof Bonser led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 92 vs 85). Armando Almanza held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Boof Bonser.