Casey Fossum vs. Sam Long — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Long 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 82), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 91). Sam Long held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 91). Role difference aside, Casey Fossum holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.