Armando Benitez vs. Adam Eaton — Career Comparison

Adam Eaton built a career as a starting pitcher and Armando Benitez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Armando Benitez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 96), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 92). Adam Eaton held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Armando Benitez.