Casey Fossum vs. Les Lancaster — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and Les Lancaster 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 92). Les Lancaster held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 104 vs 91). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Casey Fossum.