Danny Kolb vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Kolb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny Kolb led in home run suppression (HR9+ 184 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 88). Alfredo Simon held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 78). Role difference aside, Danny Kolb holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.