Carlos Almanzar vs. Jose Silva — Career Comparison

Jose Silva 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 Silva led in home run suppression (HR9+ 139 vs 85), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 112 vs 97), and strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 90). Carlos Almanzar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 113). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jose Silva.