Rick Langford vs. Brian Sweeney — Career Comparison

Rick Langford built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Sweeney 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 51), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 93), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 94). Brian Sweeney held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 187 vs 134). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rick Langford.