Dave Fleming vs. Mike Strahler — Career Comparison

Dave Fleming built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Strahler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Fleming led in home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 86), walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 89). Mike Strahler held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 80 vs 78). Role difference aside, Dave Fleming holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.