Howard Black vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Howard Black 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.84 and WHIP 1.589 compared to 14.73 and 2.727 for Howard Black. By the career numbers, Don Stanhouse had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.