Carlos Almanzar vs. Mike McCormick — Career Comparison

Mike McCormick 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 102), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 89). Mike McCormick held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 95). Role difference aside, Carlos Almanzar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.