Armando Benitez vs. Dennis Ribant — Career Comparison

Dennis Ribant 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 69), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 92). Dennis Ribant held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 133 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Armando Benitez.