Brandon Morrow vs. Manny Sarmiento — Career Comparison

Brandon Morrow built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Sarmiento as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Morrow led in strikeout rate (K%+ 143 vs 91), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 120 vs 99), and home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 122). Manny Sarmiento held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon Morrow.