Garrett Richards vs. Paul Sewald — Career Comparison

Garrett Richards built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Sewald as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Garrett Richards led in home run suppression (HR9+ 181 vs 84), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 104), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 105). Paul Sewald held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 121 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Garrett Richards.