Bob Friend vs. B. J. Ryan — Career Comparison

Bob Friend built a career as a starting pitcher and B. J. Ryan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. B. J. Ryan led in home run suppression (HR9+ 200 vs 95), strikeout rate (K%+ 134 vs 62), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 84). Bob Friend held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 74). Role difference aside, B. J. Ryan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.