Denny Lemaster vs. Bob Wells — Career Comparison

Denny Lemaster built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Wells as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Denny Lemaster led in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 81), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 86). Bob Wells held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 95). Role difference aside, Denny Lemaster holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.