Austin Adams vs. Bill Fischer — Career Comparison

Bill Fischer built a career as a starting pitcher and Austin Adams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Austin Adams led in strikeout rate (K%+ 124 vs 66), home run suppression (HR9+ 406 vs 358), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 96). Bill Fischer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 256 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Austin Adams.