Yuki Matsui vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Yuki Matsui as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robbie Ray led in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 105), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 80). Yuki Matsui held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 102). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robbie Ray.