Denny Lemaster vs. Matt Whiteside — Career Comparison

Denny Lemaster built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Whiteside as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Matt Whiteside led in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 72), walk avoidance (BB%+ 118 vs 95), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 93). Denny Lemaster held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 91). Role difference aside, Matt Whiteside holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.