Carlos Almanzar vs. Billy Muffett — Career Comparison

Billy Muffett 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. Billy Muffett led in home run suppression (HR9+ 136 vs 85), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 97), and strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 90). Carlos Almanzar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 131). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Billy Muffett.