Yency Almonte vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi 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 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 83), and strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 75). Jason Simontacchi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 96). Role difference aside, Yency Almonte holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.