Rich Monteleone vs. Robbie Ray — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Rich Monteleone as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robbie Ray led in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 99), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 89). Rich Monteleone held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robbie Ray.