Matt Reynolds vs. Ben Sheets — Career Comparison

Ben Sheets built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Reynolds as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben Sheets led in home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 49), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 88). Matt Reynolds held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 100). Role difference aside, Ben Sheets holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.