Al McBean vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Al McBean as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al McBean led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 113 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 113 vs 102). Robbie Ray held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Al McBean.