George Dockins vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

George Dockins 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. George Dockins posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.55 and WHIP 1.382 compared to 3.84 and 1.589 for Don Stanhouse. By the career numbers, George Dockins had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.