Miguel Castro vs. Phil Ortega — Career Comparison

Phil Ortega built a career as a starting pitcher and Miguel Castro as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Miguel Castro led in home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 74), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 82). Phil Ortega held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 93 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Miguel Castro.