Dellin Betances vs. Rick Langford — Career Comparison

Rick Langford built a career as a starting pitcher and Dellin Betances as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dellin Betances led in strikeout rate (K%+ 179 vs 86), home run suppression (HR9+ 184 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 187 vs 101). Rick Langford held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 85). Role difference aside, Dellin Betances holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.