Larry Dierker vs. Tricky Nichols — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Tricky Nichols as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tricky Nichols posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.04 and WHIP 1.289 compared to 3.31 and 1.236 for Larry Dierker. By the career numbers, Tricky Nichols had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.