Larry Dierker vs. Arthur Rhodes — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Arthur Rhodes 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 run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 73), walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 72), and home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 66). Arthur Rhodes held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 105). Role difference aside, Larry Dierker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.