Denny Riddleberger vs. Kerry Wood — Career Comparison

Kerry Wood built a career as a starting pitcher and Denny Riddleberger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kerry Wood led in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 70), strikeout rate (K%+ 155 vs 115), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 93). Denny Riddleberger held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 96 vs 75). Role difference aside, Kerry Wood holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.