Robbie Ray vs. Ed Sprague — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Sprague 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 65), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 81). Ed Sprague held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 100 vs 89). Role difference aside, Robbie Ray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.