Kirk Rueter vs. Ryan Wagner — Career Comparison

Kirk Rueter built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Wagner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Wagner led in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 53), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 99). Kirk Rueter held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 78). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ryan Wagner.