Bob Apodaca vs. Larry Dierker — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Apodaca as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Apodaca led in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 104), home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 98). Larry Dierker held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 101). Role difference aside, Bob Apodaca holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.