Brian Bowles vs. Larry Dierker — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Bowles as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Bowles posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.23 and WHIP 1.402 compared to 3.31 and 1.236 for Larry Dierker. By the career numbers, Brian Bowles had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.