Jose Alvarez vs. Dave Roberts — Career Comparison

Dave Roberts 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 75), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 86). Dave Roberts held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 76). Role difference aside, Jose Alvarez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.