Armando Almanza vs. Julio Teheran — Career Comparison

Julio Teheran 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. Julio Teheran led in run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 85), walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 89). Armando Almanza held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Julio Teheran.