Dick Stigman vs. Drew VerHagen — Career Comparison

Dick Stigman built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew VerHagen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dick Stigman led in strikeout rate (K%+ 135 vs 91), run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 90), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 94). Drew VerHagen held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 84). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dick Stigman.