Mike Armstrong vs. Steve Avery — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Armstrong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Avery led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 90), home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 97). Mike Armstrong held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Avery.