Len Barker vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

Len Barker 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. Len Barker led in home run suppression (HR9+ 144 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 141 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 99). Dale Thayer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Len Barker.