Bob Friend vs. Mike Strahler — Career Comparison

Bob Friend 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. Bob Friend led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 95 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 89). Mike Strahler held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 80 vs 62). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Friend.