Brian Edmondson vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Edmondson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robbie Ray led in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 68), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 91). Brian Edmondson held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robbie Ray.