Joe Grzenda vs. Simeon Woods Richardson — Career Comparison

Simeon Woods Richardson built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Grzenda as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Grzenda led in home run suppression (HR9+ 188 vs 103), walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 98). Simeon Woods Richardson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Joe Grzenda.