Rick Langford vs. Buddy Schultz — Career Comparison

Rick Langford built a career as a starting pitcher and Buddy Schultz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Buddy Schultz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 143 vs 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 101), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 112). Rick Langford held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 112). Role difference aside, Buddy Schultz holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.