Armando Almanza vs. Ray Herbert — Career Comparison

Ray Herbert 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. Ray Herbert led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89). Armando Almanza held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ray Herbert.