Curt Simmons vs. Mike Strahler — Career Comparison

Curt Simmons built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Strahler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Curt Simmons led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 108 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 89). Mike Strahler held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 80 vs 69). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Curt Simmons.