John Neuer vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

John Neuer built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Stanhouse as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Neuer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.17 and WHIP 1.093 compared to 3.84 and 1.589 for Don Stanhouse. By the career numbers, John Neuer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.