Dallas Braden vs. Casey Fien — Career Comparison

Dallas Braden built a career as a starting pitcher and Casey Fien as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dallas Braden led in home run suppression (HR9+ 159 vs 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 115 vs 105), and run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 111). Casey Fien held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 193 vs 130). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dallas Braden.