Wilson Alvarez vs. Pedro Borbon — Career Comparison

Wilson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Pedro Borbon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wilson Alvarez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 68), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 98). Pedro Borbon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 179 vs 71). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Wilson Alvarez.