Jose Mercedes vs. Mike Stanton — Career Comparison

Jose Mercedes 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. Mike Stanton led in strikeout rate (K%+ 122 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 125 vs 111), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 97). Jose Mercedes held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 86). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mike Stanton.