Yency Almonte vs. Edwin Jackson — Career Comparison

Edwin Jackson built a career as a starting pitcher and Yency Almonte as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Yency Almonte led in run prevention (ERA+ 177 vs 83), home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 93), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 83). Edwin Jackson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 97). Role difference aside, Yency Almonte holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.