John Lackey vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

John Lackey 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. John Lackey led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 115 vs 69), strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 93), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 93 vs 90). Don Stanhouse held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 80). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to John Lackey.