Manny Aybar vs. Mike Torrez — Career Comparison

Mike Torrez built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Aybar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Manny Aybar led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 72), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 88). Mike Torrez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 118 vs 102). Role difference aside, Manny Aybar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.