Larry Dierker vs. Brent Honeywell — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Brent Honeywell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brent Honeywell led in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 104), home run suppression (HR9+ 99 vs 91), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 102). Larry Dierker held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 65). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brent Honeywell.