Armando Almanza vs. Anthony DeSclafani — Career Comparison

Anthony DeSclafani 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. Anthony DeSclafani led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 123 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 89). Armando Almanza held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 101). Role difference aside, Anthony DeSclafani holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.