Alfredo Simon vs. Ed Sprague — Career Comparison

Alfredo Simon built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Sprague as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alfredo Simon led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 76), strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 65), and run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 79). Ed Sprague held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 89). Role difference aside, Alfredo Simon holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.