Larry Dierker vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Thayer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dale Thayer led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 102), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 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 Dale Thayer.