Carlos Almanzar vs. Milt Wilcox — Career Comparison

Milt Wilcox 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 82), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 93). Milt Wilcox held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carlos Almanzar.