Josh Geer vs. Ed Stauffer — Career Comparison

Josh Geer built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Stauffer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Geer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.28 and WHIP 1.380 compared to 5.85 and 1.887 for Ed Stauffer. By the career numbers, Josh Geer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.