Carlos Almanzar vs. Chris Holt — Career Comparison

Chris Holt 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 109), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 95). Chris Holt held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 134 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carlos Almanzar.