Carlos Almanzar vs. Drew Smyly — Career Comparison

Drew Smyly 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 104), home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 72), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 86). Drew Smyly held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 90). Role difference aside, Carlos Almanzar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.