Doug Fister vs. Jose Jimenez — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Jimenez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Doug Fister led in run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 84), strikeout rate (K%+ 81 vs 73), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 100). Jose Jimenez held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Fister.