Carlos Estevez vs. Jon Lieber — Career Comparison

Jon Lieber built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Estevez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Estevez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 84), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 104), and strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 97). Jon Lieber held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 177 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carlos Estevez.