Steve Foucault vs. Rich Harden — Career Comparison

Rich Harden built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Foucault as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rich Harden led in strikeout rate (K%+ 159 vs 94), run prevention (ERA+ 154 vs 112), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 131 vs 96). Steve Foucault held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 80). Role difference aside, Rich Harden holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.