Armando Benitez vs. Tim Redding — Career Comparison

Tim Redding 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. Armando Benitez led in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 90). Tim Redding held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Armando Benitez.