Doug Fister vs. Tom Niedenfuer — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Niedenfuer 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 109), home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 86), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 94). Tom Niedenfuer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 81). Role difference aside, Doug Fister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.