T. J. McFarland vs. Lee Stange — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and T. J. McFarland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lee Stange led in strikeout rate (K%+ 88 vs 65), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 88), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 116). T. J. McFarland held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 141 vs 83). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Lee Stange.