Ryan Cook vs. Todd Ritchie — Career Comparison

Todd Ritchie 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 109), run prevention (ERA+ 146 vs 101), and strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 87). Todd Ritchie held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 92). Role difference aside, Ryan Cook holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.