Henderson Alvarez vs. Dave Smith — Career Comparison

Henderson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Smith led in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 66), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 111), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 101). Henderson Alvarez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 238 vs 198). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Smith.