Bill Bonham vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

Bill Bonham 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. Bill Bonham led in home run suppression (HR9+ 117 vs 91), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 99). Dale Thayer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Bonham.