Dave Beard vs. Steve Renko — Career Comparison

Steve Renko built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Beard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Beard led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 79), strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 86 vs 85). Steve Renko held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Beard.