Armando Benitez vs. Kyle Freeland — Career Comparison

Kyle Freeland 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 77), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 84), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 85). Kyle Freeland held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Armando Benitez.