Jose Alvarez vs. Mel Stottlemyre — Career Comparison

Mel Stottlemyre 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%+ 89 vs 75), walk avoidance (BB%+ 126 vs 112), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 99). Mel Stottlemyre held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jose Alvarez.