Alfredo Simon vs. Rafael Soriano — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Rafael Soriano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rafael Soriano led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 94), strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 83), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 91). Role difference aside, Rafael Soriano holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.