Jerry Reed vs. Rick Waits — Career Comparison

Rick Waits built a career as a starting pitcher and Jerry Reed as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jerry Reed led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 97), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 95). Rick Waits held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 78). Role difference aside, Jerry Reed holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.