Madison Bumgarner vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Madison Bumgarner 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. Madison Bumgarner led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 135 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 112 vs 104). Don Stanhouse held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Madison Bumgarner.