Larry Dierker vs. Bob Lacey — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Lacey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Lacey led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 102), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 98). Larry Dierker held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Lacey.