Armando Benitez vs. Grayson Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Grayson Rodriguez 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. Grayson Rodriguez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 74), walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 72), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 92). Armando Benitez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 142 vs 115). Role difference aside, Grayson Rodriguez holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.