Doug Fister vs. George Soriano — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and George Soriano 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 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 112 vs 73), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 79). George Soriano held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 81). Role difference aside, Doug Fister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.