Kevin Appier vs. Lou Trivino — Career Comparison

Kevin Appier built a career as a starting pitcher and Lou Trivino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lou Trivino led in home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 103), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 107). Kevin Appier held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 94 vs 93). Role difference aside, Lou Trivino holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.