Dave Righetti vs. Dave Roberts — Career Comparison

Dave Roberts built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Righetti as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Righetti led in strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 75), home run suppression (HR9+ 98 vs 86), and run prevention (ERA+ 93 vs 82). Dave Roberts held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Righetti.