Jim Bullinger vs. Marcel Lachemann — Career Comparison

Jim Bullinger built a career as a starting pitcher and Marcel Lachemann as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marcel Lachemann led in home run suppression (HR9+ 220 vs 122), walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 89). Jim Bullinger held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 83). Role difference aside, Marcel Lachemann holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.