Randy Lerch vs. Hoyt Wilhelm — Career Comparison

Randy Lerch built a career as a starting pitcher and Hoyt Wilhelm as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hoyt Wilhelm led in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 73), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 90). Randy Lerch held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 90 vs 87). Role difference aside, Hoyt Wilhelm holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.