Jeff Pico vs. Horacio Ramirez — Career Comparison

Horacio Ramirez built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Pico as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Pico led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 89), walk avoidance (BB%+ 112 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 87). Horacio Ramirez held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jeff Pico.