Dane Dunning vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Dane Dunning 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. Dane Dunning led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 92 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 101 vs 90), and strikeout rate (K%+ 94 vs 93). Don Stanhouse held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 119). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dane Dunning.