Bill Butler vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Bill Butler 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. Bill Butler led in strikeout rate (K%+ 106 vs 93), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 90), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 74 vs 69). Don Stanhouse held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 105). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bill Butler.