Terry Mathews vs. Mike Norris — Career Comparison

Mike Norris built a career as a starting pitcher and Terry Mathews as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Norris led in strikeout rate (K%+ 113 vs 80), run prevention (ERA+ 109 vs 98), and home run suppression (HR9+ 108 vs 98). Terry Mathews held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 106 vs 82). Role difference aside, Mike Norris holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.