Josh Collmenter vs. Matt Stites — Career Comparison

Josh Collmenter built a career as a starting pitcher and Matt Stites as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Collmenter posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.64 and WHIP 1.225 compared to 7.13 and 1.656 for Matt Stites. By the career numbers, Josh Collmenter had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.