Larry Dierker vs. Tom Hilgendorf — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Hilgendorf as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Dierker led in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 92), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 94). Tom Hilgendorf held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Larry Dierker.