Francisco Liriano vs. Bobby Thigpen — Career Comparison

Francisco Liriano built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Thigpen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Thigpen led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 99 vs 65), run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 85), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 89). Francisco Liriano held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 112 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bobby Thigpen.