Ron Davis vs. Clayton Richard — Career Comparison

Clayton Richard 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. Clayton Richard led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 67), walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 79). Ron Davis held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 128 vs 84). Role difference aside, Clayton Richard holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.