Jim Barr vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

Jim Barr 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. Dale Thayer led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 65), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 109), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 98). Jim Barr held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 158 vs 132). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dale Thayer.