Carlos Almanzar vs. Jon Matlack — Career Comparison

Jon Matlack 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. Jon Matlack led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 97). Carlos Almanzar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 120). Role difference aside, Jon Matlack holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.