Henderson Alvarez vs. Spencer Bivens — Career Comparison

Henderson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Spencer Bivens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Spencer Bivens led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 130), strikeout rate (K%+ 77 vs 66), and run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 111). Henderson Alvarez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 238 vs 110). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Spencer Bivens.