Larry Dierker vs. Brian Sweeney — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Sweeney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Sweeney led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 187 vs 102), run prevention (ERA+ 129 vs 104), and home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 91). Larry Dierker held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 51). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Sweeney.