Henderson Alvarez vs. Pedro Baez — Career Comparison

Henderson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Pedro Baez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pedro Baez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 66), run prevention (ERA+ 136 vs 111), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 123 vs 101). Henderson Alvarez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 238 vs 129). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Baez.