Larry Dierker vs. David Riske — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and David Riske 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 78), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 99). David Riske held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Larry Dierker.