Casey Fossum vs. Bob Lacey — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Lacey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Lacey led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 124 vs 91), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 96). Casey Fossum held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 98). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Lacey.