Ray King vs. Simeon Woods Richardson — Career Comparison

Simeon Woods Richardson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ray King as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray King led in run prevention (ERA+ 110 vs 100), walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 86), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 103). Simeon Woods Richardson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ray King.