Armando Almanza vs. Larry Dierker — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker 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. Larry Dierker led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 89). Armando Almanza held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Larry Dierker.