David Price vs. Scott Service — Career Comparison

David Price built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Service as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Price led in run prevention (ERA+ 121 vs 96), home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 103). Scott Service held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 128 vs 121). Role difference aside, David Price holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.