Kevin Appier vs. Steve Foucault — Career Comparison

Kevin Appier built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Foucault as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Foucault led in home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 107), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 94). Kevin Appier held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 97 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Foucault.