Carlos Almanzar vs. Jeremy Sowers — Career Comparison

Jeremy Sowers 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 97), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 65), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 84). Jeremy Sowers held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 85). Role difference aside, Carlos Almanzar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.