Dave Rajsich vs. Lee Stange — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Rajsich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lee Stange led in home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 65), walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 107), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 92). Dave Rajsich held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 115 vs 88). Role difference aside, Lee Stange holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.