Don Carman vs. Rafael Montero — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Rafael Montero as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Carman led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 79), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 84), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 91). Rafael Montero held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 77). Role difference aside, Don Carman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.