Brandon Pfaadt vs. Manny Sarmiento — Career Comparison

Brandon Pfaadt 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 Pfaadt led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 150 vs 116), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 99). Manny Sarmiento held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon Pfaadt.