Jack Armstrong vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Jack Armstrong 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. Don Stanhouse led in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 85), run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 89), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 89). Jack Armstrong held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 69). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Don Stanhouse.