Carlos Estevez vs. José Soriano — Career Comparison

José Soriano 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 77), strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 95), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 109). José Soriano held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 196 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carlos Estevez.