Alek Manoah vs. Dave Tomlin — Career Comparison

Alek Manoah built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Tomlin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alek Manoah led in run prevention (ERA+ 155 vs 107), home run suppression (HR9+ 148 vs 123), and strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 94). Dave Tomlin held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 101). Role difference aside, Alek Manoah holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.