Bob Apodaca vs. Lee Stange — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Apodaca as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Apodaca led in run prevention (ERA+ 148 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 107 vs 94). Lee Stange held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 110). Role difference aside, Bob Apodaca holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.