Rick Langford vs. Austin Pruitt — Career Comparison

Rick Langford built a career as a starting pitcher and Austin Pruitt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Langford led in strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 96). Austin Pruitt held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 170 vs 134). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rick Langford.