Jose Alvarez vs. Jonathan Cannon — Career Comparison

Jonathan Cannon 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 82), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 81), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 86). Jonathan Cannon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 76). Role difference aside, Jose Alvarez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.