Rob Dibble vs. Earl Francis — Career Comparison

Earl Francis built a career as a starting pitcher and Rob Dibble as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rob Dibble led in strikeout rate (K%+ 193 vs 99), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 167 vs 114), and run prevention (ERA+ 128 vs 111). Earl Francis held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 253 vs 149). Role difference aside, Rob Dibble holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.