Steve Comer vs. Randy Niemann — Career Comparison

Steve Comer built a career as a starting pitcher and Randy Niemann as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Randy Niemann led in home run suppression (HR9+ 294 vs 137), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 104), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 104). Steve Comer held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Randy Niemann.