Henderson Alvarez vs. Trevor Megill — Career Comparison

Henderson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Trevor Megill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trevor Megill led in strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 66), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 101), and run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 111). Henderson Alvarez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 238 vs 144). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Trevor Megill.