Robbie Ray vs. Scott Service — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray 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. Scott Service led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 102). Robbie Ray held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Service.