Brad Hand vs. Joe Ryan — Career Comparison
Joe Ryan built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Hand as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Ryan led in strikeout rate (K%+ 125 vs 76), walk avoidance (BB%+ 143 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 87). Brad Hand held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 89). Role difference aside, Joe Ryan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.
Pitching Stats for Brad Hand and Joe Ryan
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
579
6.75
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
115
1.61
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
42.11
42.11
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
56.1
56.1
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
7.43
7.43
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
99.13
99.13
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.52
3.52
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.08
3.08
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.65
3.65
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.65
3.65
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.234
0.234
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.222
0.222
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
7.85
7.85
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
7.49
7.49
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.93
0.93
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
1.42
1.42
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.14
0.14
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.88
0.88
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.46
3.46
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
2.08
2.08
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
9.12
9.12
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
10.09
10.09
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
1.35
1.35
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
6.25
6.25
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
1.398
1.398
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
1.352
1.352
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
3266
38.08
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
2603
36.53
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
4.15
4.15
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
3.97
3.97
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
22
0.26
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
13
0.18
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
55
0.64
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
28
0.39
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
2871
33.47
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
2407
33.78
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.61
0.61
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
2.46
2.46
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.295
0.295
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.273
0.273
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
38.08
38.08
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
36.53
36.53
Fielding Stats for Brad Hand and Joe Ryan
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
579
6.75
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
115
1.61
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
43
0.5
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
114
1.6
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
118
1.38
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
58
0.81
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
95.93
95.93
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
90.63
90.63
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.204
0.204
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
0.504
0.504
Brad Hand
Career
Per 9 Innings
7.43
7.43
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 9 Innings
99.13
99.13
Hitting Stats for Brad Hand and Joe Ryan
Brad Hand
Career
Per 600 PA
0.049
0.049
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 600 PA
0
0
Brad Hand
Career
Per 600 PA
3.95
3.95
Joe Ryan
Career
Per 600 PA
1
1