Carlos Almanzar vs. Dan Straily — Career Comparison

Dan Straily 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. Dan Straily led in run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 95), strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 88 vs 85). Carlos Almanzar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dan Straily.