Casey Fossum vs. Mike Strahler — Career Comparison

Casey Fossum built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Strahler 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 80), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89), and home run suppression (HR9+ 89 vs 86). Mike Strahler held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 94). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Casey Fossum.