Carlos Almanzar vs. Jose Santiago — Career Comparison

Jose Santiago 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. Jose Santiago led in strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 95). Carlos Almanzar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 99). Role difference aside, Jose Santiago holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.