Scott Lewis vs. Steve Stemle — Career Comparison

Scott Lewis 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. Scott Lewis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.01 and WHIP 1.534 compared to 8.64 and 1.920 for Steve Stemle. By the career numbers, Scott Lewis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.