Ray Herbert vs. Addison Reed — Career Comparison

Ray Herbert built a career as a starting pitcher and Addison Reed as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Addison Reed led in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 96). Ray Herbert held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 144). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Addison Reed.