Rick Reed vs. Jeff Wallace — Career Comparison

Rick Reed built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Wallace as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Reed led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 175 vs 56), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 105). Jeff Wallace held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 158 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Rick Reed.