Bill Fischer vs. Dale Thayer — Career Comparison

Bill Fischer 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. Bill Fischer led in home run suppression (HR9+ 358 vs 91), walk avoidance (BB%+ 256 vs 132), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 111 vs 99). Dale Thayer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Fischer.