Doug Fister vs. Scot Shields — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Scot Shields as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scot Shields led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 114), and home run suppression (HR9+ 115 vs 112). Doug Fister held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 96). Role difference aside, Scot Shields holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.