John Farrell vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

John Farrell 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 104), run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 101), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 91). John Farrell held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dale Thayer.