Doug Fister vs. Russ Swan — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Russ Swan 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 103), strikeout rate (K%+ 81 vs 59), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 99). Role difference aside, Doug Fister holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.