Doug Fister vs. Pierce Johnson — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Pierce Johnson 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 92), home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 99), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 110). Pierce Johnson held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Fister.