Ian Kennedy vs. Otis Stocksdale — Career Comparison

Ian Kennedy built a career as a starting pitcher and Otis Stocksdale as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ian Kennedy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.16 and WHIP 1.303 compared to 6.2 and 1.893 for Otis Stocksdale. By the career numbers, Ian Kennedy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.