Larry Dierker vs. Jeff Wallace — Career Comparison

Larry Dierker built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Wallace 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 56), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 87), and strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 99). Jeff Wallace held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 158 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Larry Dierker.