Dave Roberts vs. Ugueth Urbina — Career Comparison

Dave Roberts built a career as a starting pitcher and Ugueth Urbina as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ugueth Urbina led in strikeout rate (K%+ 143 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 92). Dave Roberts held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 89). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ugueth Urbina.