Armando Benitez vs. Chris Narveson — Career Comparison

Chris Narveson 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. Chris Narveson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 72), home run suppression (HR9+ 92 vs 74), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 92). Armando Benitez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chris Narveson.