Carlos Almanzar vs. Ivy Andrews — Career Comparison

Ivy Andrews built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Almanzar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ivy Andrews posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.14 and WHIP 1.434 compared to 4.82 and 1.448 for Carlos Almanzar. By the career numbers, Ivy Andrews had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.