Ray Herbert vs. Keegan Thompson — Career Comparison

Ray Herbert built a career as a starting pitcher and Keegan Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray Herbert led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 93), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 86), and home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 80). Keegan Thompson held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ray Herbert.