Denny Lemaster vs. Caleb Thielbar — Career Comparison

Denny Lemaster built a career as a starting pitcher and Caleb Thielbar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Caleb Thielbar led in home run suppression (HR9+ 119 vs 72), run prevention (ERA+ 137 vs 95), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 95). Denny Lemaster held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 104). Role difference aside, Caleb Thielbar holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.