Ryan Borucki vs. Tom Cheney — Career Comparison

Tom Cheney built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Borucki as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Cheney led in strikeout rate (K%+ 135 vs 86), run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 122), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 112 vs 108). Ryan Borucki held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 190 vs 88). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tom Cheney.