Armando Benitez vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Armando Benitez 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 92), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 78 vs 72). Armando Benitez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 132). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robbie Ray.