Darrell May vs. Jeff Reardon — Career Comparison

Darrell May built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Reardon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Reardon led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 96), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 88). Role difference aside, Jeff Reardon holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.