Carlos Almanzar vs. Rick Mahler — Career Comparison

Rick Mahler 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 104), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 88). Role difference aside, Carlos Almanzar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.