Hector Ambriz vs. Jason Simontacchi — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Hector Ambriz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Simontacchi led in home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 49), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 68), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 86 vs 72). Hector Ambriz held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jason Simontacchi.