Larry Dierker vs. Scott Proctor — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Proctor 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 62), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 80), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 86). Role difference aside, Larry Dierker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.