Armando Almanza vs. Steve Renko — Career Comparison

Steve Renko 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. Armando Almanza led in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 96), home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 85). Steve Renko held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Armando Almanza.