Bob Apodaca vs. Denny Lemaster — Career Comparison

Denny Lemaster 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 95), home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 72), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 95). Denny Lemaster held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 101). Role difference aside, Bob Apodaca holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.