Jose Alvarez vs. Danny Salazar — Career Comparison

Danny Salazar 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. Danny Salazar led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 95), strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 119), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 88 vs 76). Jose Alvarez held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 107). Role difference aside, Danny Salazar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.