Carlos Almanzar vs. Kevin Jarvis — Career Comparison

Kevin Jarvis 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 69), walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 124), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 81). Role difference aside, Carlos Almanzar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.