Ben Rivera vs. Bryan Shaw — Career Comparison

Ben Rivera built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Shaw as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben Rivera led in strikeout rate (K%+ 110 vs 82), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 88). Bryan Shaw held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ben Rivera.