Tim Collins vs. Todd Ritchie — Career Comparison

Todd Ritchie built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Collins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Collins led in strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 87), home run suppression (HR9+ 141 vs 109), and run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 101). Todd Ritchie held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 69). Role difference aside, Tim Collins holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.