Doug Fister vs. Scott Schoeneweis — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Schoeneweis 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 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 85), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 93). Role difference aside, Doug Fister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.