Don Carman vs. George Kontos — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and George Kontos as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Kontos led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 139 vs 90), run prevention (ERA+ 136 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 77). Don Carman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 91). Role difference aside, George Kontos holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.