Armando Almanza vs. Cal Quantrill — Career Comparison

Cal Quantrill 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. Cal Quantrill led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 85), and home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 94). Armando Almanza held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 82). Role difference aside, Cal Quantrill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.