Nino Espinosa vs. Chris Ray — Career Comparison

Nino Espinosa built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Ray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Ray led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 77), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 93). Nino Espinosa held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Chris Ray.