Carlos Rodon vs. Dave Rucker — Career Comparison

Carlos Rodon built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Rucker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Rodon led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 79), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 93). Dave Rucker held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 114). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carlos Rodon.