Daniel Bard vs. Dave Goltz — Career Comparison

Dave Goltz 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 run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 97), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 100), and home run suppression (HR9+ 109 vs 106). Dave Goltz held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Daniel Bard.