Casey Fossum vs. Mark Huismann — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Huismann as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Casey Fossum led in home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 111), and run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 94). Mark Huismann held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 157 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Casey Fossum.