John Lannan vs. Bryan Stephens — Career Comparison

John Lannan built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Stephens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Lannan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.18 and WHIP 1.454 compared to 5.16 and 1.519 for Bryan Stephens. By the career numbers, John Lannan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.