Denny Lemaster vs. Matt Whisenant — Career Comparison

Denny Lemaster built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Whisenant 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 94), walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 73), and run prevention (ERA+ 95 vs 88). Matt Whisenant held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 203 vs 72). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Denny Lemaster.