Henderson Alvarez vs. Keith Comstock — Career Comparison

Henderson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Keith Comstock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Henderson Alvarez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 238 vs 117), walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 79), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 107). Keith Comstock held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Henderson Alvarez.