Doug Fister vs. Trevor Richards — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Trevor Richards 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 88), home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 84), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 91). Trevor Richards held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 81). Role difference aside, Doug Fister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.