Dave Boswell vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

Dave Boswell 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. Dave Boswell led in strikeout rate (K%+ 131 vs 95), home run suppression (HR9+ 97 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 100 vs 99). Dale Thayer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Boswell.