Joe Kennedy vs. David Riske — Career Comparison

Joe Kennedy built a career as a starting pitcher and David Riske as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Riske led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 89), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 99). Joe Kennedy held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to David Riske.