Brian Fisher vs. Scot Shields — Career Comparison

Brian Fisher built a career as a starting pitcher and Scot Shields as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scot Shields led in run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 84), home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 78), and strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 84). Role difference aside, Scot Shields holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.