Steve Foucault vs. Curt Simmons — Career Comparison

Curt Simmons 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. Steve Foucault led in strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 69), run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 88), and home run suppression (HR9+ 124 vs 103). Curt Simmons held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 100). Role difference aside, Steve Foucault holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.