Carlos Almanzar vs. Stephen Strasburg — Career Comparison

Stephen Strasburg 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. Stephen Strasburg led in strikeout rate (K%+ 140 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 127 vs 97), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 95). Carlos Almanzar held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 115). Role difference aside, Stephen Strasburg holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.