J. R. Richard vs. Hector Rondon — Career Comparison

J. R. Richard built a career as a starting pitcher and Hector Rondon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. J. R. Richard led in home run suppression (HR9+ 164 vs 100), strikeout rate (K%+ 165 vs 105), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 125 vs 107). Hector Rondon held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to J. R. Richard.