Sean Doolittle vs. Bill Stoneman — Career Comparison

Bill Stoneman built a career as a starting pitcher and Sean Doolittle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sean Doolittle led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 161 vs 75), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 126 vs 96), and run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 99). Bill Stoneman held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 122 vs 114). Role difference aside, Sean Doolittle holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.