Larry Demery vs. Gene Harris — Career Comparison

Larry Demery built a career as a starting pitcher and Gene Harris as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Demery led in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 92), walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 70), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 88). Gene Harris held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 102 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Larry Demery.