Carlos Almanzar vs. John Stuper — Career Comparison

John Stuper 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 92), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 68), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 93). John Stuper held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carlos Almanzar.