Mike Armstrong vs. Don Carman — Career Comparison

Don Carman 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. Mike Armstrong led in run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 77), and strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 95). Role difference aside, Mike Armstrong holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.