Rickey Clark vs. Everett Teaford — Career Comparison

Rickey Clark built a career as a starting pitcher and Everett Teaford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rickey Clark led in home run suppression (HR9+ 87 vs 60), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 83 vs 76), and strikeout rate (K%+ 77 vs 73). Everett Teaford held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 77). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rickey Clark.