Ken Forsch vs. Jamie Walker — Career Comparison

Ken Forsch built a career as a starting pitcher and Jamie Walker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jamie Walker led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 164 vs 128), strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 81), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 107). Ken Forsch held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 92 vs 64). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jamie Walker.