Shane Bieber vs. B. J. Ryan — Career Comparison

Shane Bieber built a career as a starting pitcher and B. J. Ryan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shane Bieber led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 154 vs 74), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 133 vs 114), and run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 108). B. J. Ryan held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 200 vs 129). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Shane Bieber.