Elmer Dessens vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Elmer Dessens 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. Elmer Dessens led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 125 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 104). Don Stanhouse held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 109). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Elmer Dessens.