Carlos Diaz vs. Bill Fischer — Career Comparison

Bill Fischer built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Diaz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Diaz led in strikeout rate (K%+ 130 vs 66), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 96), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 119 vs 111). Bill Fischer held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 256 vs 109). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Carlos Diaz.