Rafael Carmona vs. Brian Fisher — Career Comparison

Brian Fisher built a career as a starting pitcher and Rafael Carmona as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Fisher led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 77), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 85 vs 82), and strikeout rate (K%+ 84 vs 80). Rafael Carmona held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Fisher.