Robbie Ray vs. Tanner Scheppers — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Tanner Scheppers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tanner Scheppers led in run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 102), home run suppression (HR9+ 102 vs 89), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 89 vs 78). Robbie Ray held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Tanner Scheppers.