Casey Fossum vs. Kerry Ligtenberg — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and Kerry Ligtenberg as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kerry Ligtenberg led in run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 94), home run suppression (HR9+ 114 vs 89), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 91). Casey Fossum held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 110). Role difference aside, Kerry Ligtenberg holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.