John Butcher vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

John Butcher 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 74), home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 112), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 96). John Butcher held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 135 vs 69). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Don Stanhouse.