Robbie Ray vs. A. J. Sager — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and A. J. Sager 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 73), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 100). A. J. Sager held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robbie Ray.