Brett Kennedy vs. Steve Stemle — Career Comparison

Brett Kennedy built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Stemle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brett Kennedy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.65 and WHIP 1.679 compared to 8.64 and 1.920 for Steve Stemle. By the career numbers, Brett Kennedy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.