Ruddy Lugo vs. Dan Petry — Career Comparison

Dan Petry built a career as a starting pitcher and Ruddy Lugo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ruddy Lugo led in home run suppression (HR9+ 199 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 90). Dan Petry held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 82 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ruddy Lugo.