Ray Fontenot vs. James Russell — Career Comparison

Ray Fontenot built a career as a starting pitcher and James Russell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray Fontenot led in home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 95), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 83 vs 81). James Russell held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 110). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ray Fontenot.