Tom Cheney vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

Tom Cheney 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. Tom Cheney led in strikeout rate (K%+ 135 vs 95), home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 91), and run prevention (ERA+ 130 vs 117). Dale Thayer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 88). Role difference aside, Tom Cheney holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.