Tim Conroy vs. Bob Lacey — Career Comparison

Tim Conroy built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Lacey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Lacey led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 68), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 85). Tim Conroy held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 98). Role difference aside, Bob Lacey holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.