Larry Dierker vs. Dave Rajsich — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Rajsich 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 65), run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 92), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 91). Dave Rajsich held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Larry Dierker.