Mike Fiers vs. Steve Randolph — Career Comparison

Mike Fiers built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Randolph as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Fiers led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 55), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 78). Steve Randolph held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 86). Role difference aside, Mike Fiers holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.