Rick Langford vs. Dave Rajsich — Career Comparison

Rick Langford built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Rajsich 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 65), walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 107), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 92). Dave Rajsich held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 86). Role difference aside, Rick Langford holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.