Larry Casian vs. Todd Ritchie — Career Comparison

Todd Ritchie built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Casian as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Todd Ritchie led in strikeout rate (K%+ 87 vs 72), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 100). Larry Casian held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 217 vs 109). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Todd Ritchie.