Carlos Almanzar vs. Mike Krukow — Career Comparison

Mike Krukow 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 103), run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 89), and home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 82). Mike Krukow held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 90). Role difference aside, Carlos Almanzar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.