Scott Baker vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Scott Baker 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. Scott Baker led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 69), strikeout rate (K%+ 118 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 113 vs 90). Don Stanhouse held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 97). Role difference aside, Scott Baker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.