Carlos Almanzar vs. Jack Armstrong — Career Comparison

Jack Armstrong 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. Carlos Almanzar led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 89). Jack Armstrong held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 90). Role difference aside, Carlos Almanzar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.