Spencer Bivens vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Spencer Bivens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Spencer Bivens led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 94), run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 89). Alfredo Simon held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 77). Role difference aside, Spencer Bivens holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.