Zach McAllister vs. Simeon Woods Richardson — Career Comparison

Simeon Woods Richardson built a career as a starting pitcher and Zach McAllister as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Simeon Woods Richardson led in run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 94), and strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 90). Zach McAllister held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 86). Role difference aside, Simeon Woods Richardson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.