Dave LaRoche vs. Pete Redfern — Career Comparison

Pete Redfern built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave LaRoche as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pete Redfern led in home run suppression (HR9+ 111 vs 72), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 106 vs 93), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 87). Dave LaRoche held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 90). Role difference aside, Pete Redfern holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.