Ben Rivera vs. Bob Wells — Career Comparison

Ben Rivera built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Wells 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 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 71), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 81). Bob Wells held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 76). Role difference aside, Ben Rivera holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.