Bobby Parnell vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Parnell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Parnell led in home run suppression (HR9+ 251 vs 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 91). Role difference aside, Bobby Parnell holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.