Rick Langford vs. J. C. Romero — Career Comparison

Rick Langford built a career as a starting pitcher and J. C. Romero 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 72), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 107). J. C. Romero held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 107 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rick Langford.