John Denny vs. Mike Fetters — Career Comparison

John Denny built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Fetters as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Denny led in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 95), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 98). Mike Fetters held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 77). Role difference aside, John Denny holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.