Taj Bradley vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

Taj Bradley 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. Dale Thayer led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 91), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 86). Taj Bradley held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 95). Role difference aside, Dale Thayer holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.