Dave LaRoche vs. Dave Roberts — Career Comparison

Dave Roberts 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. Dave LaRoche led in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 75), run prevention (ERA+ 87 vs 82), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 92). Dave Roberts held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 114 vs 97). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave LaRoche.