Dave Dravecky vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Dave Dravecky 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. Dave Dravecky led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 117 vs 69), run prevention (ERA+ 123 vs 104), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 90). Don Stanhouse held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 92). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Dravecky.