Carlos Almanzar vs. Garrett Stephenson — Career Comparison

Garrett Stephenson 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 110), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 93), and strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 87). Garrett Stephenson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carlos Almanzar.