Robbie Ray vs. Carlos Villanueva — Career Comparison

Robbie Ray built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Villanueva 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 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 69), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 89). Carlos Villanueva held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 78). Role difference aside, Robbie Ray holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.