Carlos Almanzar vs. Matt Keough — Career Comparison

Matt Keough 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. Matt Keough led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 95), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 90). Carlos Almanzar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Matt Keough.