Carlos Almanzar vs. Vinegar Bend Mizell — Career Comparison

Vinegar Bend Mizell 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 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 94). Vinegar Bend Mizell held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carlos Almanzar.