Jonathan Cannon vs. Jim Ray — Career Comparison

Jonathan Cannon built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Ray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Ray led in strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 86). Jonathan Cannon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 86). Role difference aside, Jim Ray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.