Dave Righetti vs. Kerry Wood — Career Comparison

Kerry Wood 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. Kerry Wood led in strikeout rate (K%+ 155 vs 93), run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 92). Dave Righetti held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 75). Role difference aside, Kerry Wood holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.