Carlos Almanzar vs. Todd Ritchie — Career Comparison

Todd Ritchie 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. Todd Ritchie led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 85), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 97), and run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 95). Carlos Almanzar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 122). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Todd Ritchie.