Richard Rodriguez vs. Brandon Webb — Career Comparison

Brandon Webb built a career as a starting pitcher and Richard Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Webb led in home run suppression (HR9+ 180 vs 115), strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 99), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 126 vs 118). Richard Rodriguez held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 171 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brandon Webb.