Larry Dierker vs. Les Lancaster — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Les Lancaster 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 76), run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 92). Les Lancaster held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 99 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Larry Dierker.