Dallas Keuchel vs. Joely Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Dallas Keuchel built a career as a starting pitcher and Joely Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joely Rodriguez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 172 vs 115), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 123 vs 100), and strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 84). Dallas Keuchel held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Joely Rodriguez.