Brian Edmondson vs. Dave Roberts — Career Comparison

Dave Roberts 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. Dave Roberts led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 99), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 85), and strikeout rate (K%+ 75 vs 68). Brian Edmondson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Roberts.