Wilson Alvarez vs. Ryan Thompson — Career Comparison

Wilson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Thompson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 71), home run suppression (HR9+ 127 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 93). Wilson Alvarez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryan Thompson.