Carlos Almanzar vs. Jim Kaat — Career Comparison

Jim Kaat 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 81). Jim Kaat held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 178 vs 139). Role difference aside, Carlos Almanzar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.