Ted Bowsfield vs. Brian Tallet — Career Comparison

Ted Bowsfield built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Tallet as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Tallet led in home run suppression (HR9+ 204 vs 101), strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 92). Ted Bowsfield held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 90). Role difference aside, Brian Tallet holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.