Doug Bair vs. Willie Banks — Career Comparison

Willie Banks built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Bair as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Bair led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 92), and strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 111). Willie Banks held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 99 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Bair.