Henderson Alvarez vs. Tim Davis — Career Comparison

Henderson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Davis led in strikeout rate (K%+ 92 vs 66), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 101), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 111). Henderson Alvarez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 238 vs 145). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tim Davis.