Dwight Bernard vs. Roger Erickson — Career Comparison

Roger Erickson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dwight Bernard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roger Erickson led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 89), and strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 81). Dwight Bernard held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 146 vs 110). Role difference aside, Roger Erickson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.