Jose Alvarez vs. Graham Ashcraft — Career Comparison

Graham Ashcraft built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Alvarez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Alvarez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 92). Graham Ashcraft held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jose Alvarez.