Manny Acosta vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Acosta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robbie Ray led in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 100), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 83). Manny Acosta held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robbie Ray.