Tom Glavine vs. Tom Niedenfuer — Career Comparison

Tom Glavine built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Niedenfuer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Glavine led in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 86), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 88), and run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 94). Tom Niedenfuer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 86 vs 69). Role difference aside, Tom Glavine holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.