Johnny Cueto vs. Fernando Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Johnny Cueto built a career as a starting pitcher and Fernando Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fernando Rodriguez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 101), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 96). Johnny Cueto held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Fernando Rodriguez.