Don Carman vs. Mike Stanton — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Stanton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Stanton led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 122 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 87), and home run suppression (HR9+ 85 vs 77). Don Carman held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 88). Role difference aside, Mike Stanton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.