Dave Lemanczyk vs. Josh Osich — Career Comparison

Dave Lemanczyk built a career as a starting pitcher and Josh Osich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Lemanczyk led in home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 83). Josh Osich held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 109 vs 96). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Lemanczyk.