Brian Meadows vs. Steve Stemle — Career Comparison

Brian Meadows 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. Brian Meadows posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.05 and WHIP 1.508 compared to 8.64 and 1.920 for Steve Stemle. By the career numbers, Brian Meadows had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.