Daniel Bard vs. Larry Dierker — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Daniel Bard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Daniel Bard led in home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 91), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 104), and strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 105). Larry Dierker held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Daniel Bard.