Steve Avery vs. Rich Monteleone — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Rich Monteleone 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 101 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 99). Rich Monteleone held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Avery.