Ron Davis vs. Armando Galarraga — Career Comparison

Armando Galarraga built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Davis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Armando Galarraga led in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 79), home run suppression (HR9+ 75 vs 67), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 85). Ron Davis held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 128 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Armando Galarraga.