Robbie Ray vs. Don Shaw — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Shaw 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 100), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 89), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 78 vs 75). Don Shaw held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 175 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Robbie Ray.