Garrett Richards vs. Drew Steckenrider — Career Comparison

Garrett Richards built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Steckenrider as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Steckenrider led in run prevention (ERA+ 161 vs 112), walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 120 vs 114). Garrett Richards held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 181 vs 144). Role difference aside, Drew Steckenrider holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.