Doug Fister vs. Cole Sands — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Cole Sands as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cole Sands led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 186 vs 148), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 133 vs 103), and strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 81). Doug Fister held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 102). Role difference aside, Cole Sands holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.