Wilson Alvarez vs. Carlos Reyes — Career Comparison

Wilson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Reyes 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 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 75), and run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 94). Carlos Reyes held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 71). Role difference aside, Wilson Alvarez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.