Steve Arlin vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Steve Arlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Stanhouse as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Arlin led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 79 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 92 vs 90), and home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 130). Don Stanhouse held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 81). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steve Arlin.