Dave Fleming vs. Brian Fuentes — Career Comparison

Dave Fleming built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Fuentes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Fuentes led in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 124 vs 98), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 104 vs 98). Dave Fleming held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Brian Fuentes.