Tommy Greene vs. Saul Rivera — Career Comparison

Tommy Greene built a career as a starting pitcher and Saul Rivera as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tommy Greene led in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 103), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 108). Saul Rivera held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 383 vs 125). Role difference aside, Tommy Greene holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.