Aaron Laffey vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Aaron Laffey 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. Don Stanhouse led in strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 63), home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 122), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 98). Aaron Laffey held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 82 vs 69). Role difference aside, Don Stanhouse holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.