Steve Sparks vs. Roy Thomas — Career Comparison

Steve Sparks built a career as a starting pitcher and Roy Thomas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roy Thomas led in strikeout rate (K%+ 109 vs 77), home run suppression (HR9+ 121 vs 100), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 90). Steve Sparks held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 90). Role difference aside, Roy Thomas holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.