Phil Dumatrait vs. Ben Rivera — Career Comparison

Ben Rivera built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Dumatrait as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben Rivera led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 91). Phil Dumatrait held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 77 vs 76). Role difference aside, Ben Rivera holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.