Shawn Armstrong vs. Larry Dierker — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Shawn Armstrong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shawn Armstrong led in home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 91), walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 102), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 98). Larry Dierker held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Shawn Armstrong.