Carlos Almanzar vs. Wayne Simpson — Career Comparison

Wayne Simpson 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 76), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 90). Wayne Simpson held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 92 vs 85). Role difference aside, Carlos Almanzar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.