Bill Fischer vs. Glen Perkins — Career Comparison

Bill Fischer built a career as a starting pitcher and Glen Perkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Fischer led in home run suppression (HR9+ 358 vs 80), walk avoidance (BB%+ 256 vs 178), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 105). Glen Perkins held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Fischer.