Robbie Ray vs. Rafael Soriano — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Rafael Soriano as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rafael Soriano led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 102), and home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 89). Robbie Ray held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 132 vs 107). Role difference aside, Rafael Soriano holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.