Doug Fister vs. Tanner Scheppers — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Tanner Scheppers 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 89), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 86), and home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 102). Tanner Scheppers held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 114). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Fister.