Ryan Dempster vs. Michael Kopech — Career Comparison

The numbers give Ryan Dempster a clear advantage over Michael Kopech across the core pitching metrics. Ryan Dempster led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 73 vs 58), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 78), and strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 100). Michael Kopech held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 83). Ryan Dempster was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.