Jim Todd vs. Simeon Woods Richardson — Career Comparison

Simeon Woods Richardson built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Todd as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Simeon Woods Richardson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 98 vs 63), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 91), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 99). Jim Todd held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Simeon Woods Richardson.