Larry Dierker vs. Doug Slaten — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Doug Slaten as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Slaten led in home run suppression (HR9+ 148 vs 91), run prevention (ERA+ 141 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 98). Larry Dierker held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Slaten.