Wilson Alvarez vs. Jamie Arnold — Career Comparison

Wilson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Jamie Arnold as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jamie Arnold led in home run suppression (HR9+ 320 vs 105), walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 71), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 93). Wilson Alvarez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 46). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jamie Arnold.