Larry Dierker vs. David Phelps — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and David Phelps 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 95), run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 96), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 99). David Phelps held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 91). Role difference aside, Larry Dierker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.