Anthony Banda vs. Larry Dierker — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Banda as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Dierker led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 89), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 100), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 97). Anthony Banda held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 129 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Larry Dierker.