Ryan Cook vs. Bailey Falter — Career Comparison

Bailey Falter built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Cook as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Cook led in home run suppression (HR9+ 235 vs 100), run prevention (ERA+ 146 vs 95), and strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 74). Bailey Falter held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 92). Role difference aside, Ryan Cook holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.