Brett Cecil vs. Rick Langford — Career Comparison

Rick Langford built a career as a starting pitcher and Brett Cecil as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Langford led in run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 85), home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 90). Brett Cecil held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 86). Role difference aside, Rick Langford holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.