Ian Krol vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Ian Krol as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ian Krol led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 102). Robbie Ray held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 100). Role difference aside, Ian Krol holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.