Roger McDowell vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Roger McDowell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roger McDowell led in home run suppression (HR9+ 174 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 102). Robbie Ray held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 62). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Roger McDowell.