Alan Mills vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Alan Mills as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alfredo Simon led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 71), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 88 vs 78), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 80). Alan Mills held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Alfredo Simon.