Steven Matz vs. Mike Stanton — Career Comparison

Steven Matz built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Stanton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steven Matz led in run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 86), walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 94), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 108). Mike Stanton held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 122 vs 104). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Steven Matz.