Ed Nunez vs. Rick Reed — Career Comparison

Rick Reed built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Nunez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Reed led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 175 vs 95), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 71). Ed Nunez held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 93). Role difference aside, Rick Reed holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.