Robbie Ray vs. Doug Slaten — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Slaten as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Slaten led in home run suppression (HR9+ 148 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 141 vs 102), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 78). Robbie Ray held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 95). Role difference aside, Doug Slaten holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.