Steve Avery vs. Al Levine — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Levine 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 63), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 94). Al Levine held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 101). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Avery.