Doug Fister vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Doug Fister 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. Doug Fister led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 69), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 90), and run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 104). Don Stanhouse held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Fister.