Scott Bankhead vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

Scott Bankhead built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Thayer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Bankhead led in strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 95), home run suppression (HR9+ 104 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 99). Dale Thayer held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 106). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott Bankhead.