Steve Arlin vs. Manny Sarmiento — Career Comparison

Steve Arlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Sarmiento as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Manny Sarmiento led in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 81), walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 92). Steve Arlin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 122). Role difference aside, Manny Sarmiento holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.