Carlos Almanzar vs. Dave Mlicki — Career Comparison

Dave Mlicki 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), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 85). Dave Mlicki held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 85). Role difference aside, Carlos Almanzar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.