Larry Dierker vs. Gary Wagner — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Wagner 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 102 vs 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 90). Gary Wagner held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 91). Role difference aside, Larry Dierker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.