Roger Erickson vs. Buck Farmer — Career Comparison

Roger Erickson built a career as a starting pitcher and Buck Farmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roger Erickson led in home run suppression (HR9+ 110 vs 78), walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 77). Role difference aside, Roger Erickson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.