Jake Petricka vs. Lee Stange — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and Jake Petricka as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jake Petricka led in home run suppression (HR9+ 204 vs 83), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 100). Lee Stange held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jake Petricka.