Armando Almanza vs. Glendon Rusch — Career Comparison

Glendon Rusch 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. Glendon Rusch led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 73), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 89), and home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 94). Armando Almanza held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Glendon Rusch.