Pedro Astacio vs. Dave Leonhard — Career Comparison

Pedro Astacio built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Leonhard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pedro Astacio led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 66), walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 89). Dave Leonhard held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Pedro Astacio.