Don Carman vs. Alex Lange — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Alex Lange as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alex Lange led in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 91), and strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 95). Don Carman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 80). Role difference aside, Alex Lange holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.