Erik Goeddel vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Erik Goeddel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Erik Goeddel led in run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 102), walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 78), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 89). Robbie Ray held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 110). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Erik Goeddel.