Gene Pentz vs. Alfredo Simon — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Gene Pentz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gene Pentz led in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 88). Alfredo Simon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Gene Pentz.