Doyle Alexander vs. Buck Farmer — Career Comparison

Doyle Alexander built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doyle Alexander led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 77). Buck Farmer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 70). Role difference aside, Doyle Alexander holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.