Doug Fister vs. Ricardo Rincon — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Ricardo Rincon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ricardo Rincon led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 81), home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 112), and run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 114). Doug Fister held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ricardo Rincon.