Kyle Farnsworth vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Kyle Farnsworth 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 57), strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 102), and run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 80). Kyle Farnsworth held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 78). Role difference aside, Robbie Ray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.