Mat Latos vs. Carlos Reyes — Career Comparison

Mat Latos built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Reyes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mat Latos led in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 75), strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 86). Carlos Reyes held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 146 vs 107). Role difference aside, Mat Latos holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.