Alexis Diaz vs. Cal Quantrill — Career Comparison

Cal Quantrill built a career as a starting pitcher and Alexis Diaz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alexis Diaz led in run prevention (ERA+ 150 vs 101), home run suppression (HR9+ 148 vs 102), and strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 82). Cal Quantrill held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 73). Role difference aside, Alexis Diaz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.