Phil Ortega vs. Robert Stephenson — Career Comparison

Phil Ortega built a career as a starting pitcher and Robert Stephenson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robert Stephenson led in strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 85), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 97 vs 82), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 82). Role difference aside, Robert Stephenson holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.