Dave Barnhill vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Dave Barnhill 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. Dave Barnhill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.3 and WHIP 1.214 compared to 3.84 and 1.589 for Don Stanhouse. By the career numbers, Dave Barnhill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.