Doug Fister vs. Steve Randolph — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Randolph 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 55), run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 78). Steve Randolph held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 81). Role difference aside, Doug Fister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.