Ted Lilly vs. Tobi Stoner — Career Comparison

Ted Lilly built a career as a starting pitcher and Tobi Stoner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tobi Stoner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.97 and WHIP 1.412 compared to 4.14 and 1.273 for Ted Lilly. By the career numbers, Tobi Stoner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.