Armando Almanza vs. Cliff Lee — Career Comparison

Cliff Lee 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. Cliff Lee led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 147 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 89). Armando Almanza held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 120). Role difference aside, Cliff Lee holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.