Robbie Ray vs. Tim Stoddard — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Stoddard 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 70), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 87). Tim Stoddard held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 78 vs 78). Role difference aside, Robbie Ray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.