Ken Forsch vs. Drew VerHagen — Career Comparison

Ken Forsch built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew VerHagen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ken Forsch led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 107), run prevention (ERA+ 107 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 94). Drew VerHagen held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ken Forsch.