Doug Fister vs. Bob Stanley — Career Comparison

Doug Fister built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Stanley 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 strikeout rate (K%+ 81 vs 58), run prevention (ERA+ 114 vs 95), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 132). Bob Stanley held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 165 vs 112). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Doug Fister.