Brian Keyser vs. Dennis Ribant — Career Comparison

Dennis Ribant built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Keyser as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Keyser led in home run suppression (HR9+ 187 vs 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 92), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 97). Dennis Ribant held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 69 vs 56). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Keyser.