Armando Almanza vs. Skip Lockwood — Career Comparison

Skip Lockwood 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. Skip Lockwood led in home run suppression (HR9+ 133 vs 94), walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 89). Armando Almanza held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 104). Role difference aside, Skip Lockwood holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.