Mike Norris vs. John Riedling — Career Comparison

Mike Norris built a career as a starting pitcher and John Riedling as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Norris led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 96). John Riedling held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 165 vs 108). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Norris.