Michael Crotta vs. Stan Fansler — Career Comparison

Stan Fansler built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Crotta as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Stan Fansler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.75 and WHIP 1.458 compared to 9.28 and 2.344 for Michael Crotta. By the career numbers, Stan Fansler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.