Armando Almanza vs. Bob Sadowski — Career Comparison

Bob Sadowski 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. Bob Sadowski led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 85), and home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 94). Armando Almanza held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 95). Role difference aside, Bob Sadowski holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.