Robbie Ray vs. Louie Varland — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Louie Varland 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 98), run prevention (ERA+ 102 vs 91), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 80). Louie Varland held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 141 vs 78). Role difference aside, Robbie Ray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.