Rick Langford vs. Joely Rodriguez — Career Comparison

Rick Langford built a career as a starting pitcher and Joely Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joely Rodriguez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 172 vs 96), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 123 vs 101), and strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 86). Rick Langford held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Joely Rodriguez.