Jim Deshaies vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Jim Deshaies 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 72), run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 86), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 90 vs 85). Jim Deshaies held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 95 vs 69). Role difference aside, Don Stanhouse holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.