Rick Matula vs. Bob Ojeda — Career Comparison

The numbers give Bob Ojeda a clear advantage over Rick Matula across the core pitching metrics. Bob Ojeda led in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 65), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 91), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 86). Rick Matula held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 86). Bob Ojeda was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.