Rick Langford vs. Bill Simas — Career Comparison

Rick Langford built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Simas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Simas led in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 96), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 86), and run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 112). Rick Langford held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 134 vs 106). Role difference aside, Bill Simas holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.