Doug Fister vs. George Sherrill — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and George Sherrill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Sherrill led in strikeout rate (K%+ 119 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 142 vs 114), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 114 vs 103). Doug Fister held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 95). Role difference aside, George Sherrill holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.