Javier Assad vs. B. J. Ryan — Career Comparison

Javier Assad built a career as a starting pitcher and B. J. Ryan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. B. J. Ryan led in home run suppression (HR9+ 200 vs 111), strikeout rate (K%+ 134 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 98). Javier Assad held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 131 vs 108). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to B. J. Ryan.