Anthony Ranaudo vs. Craig Stammen — Career Comparison

Anthony Ranaudo built a career as a starting pitcher and Craig Stammen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Craig Stammen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.66 and WHIP 1.263 compared to 7.01 and 1.593 for Anthony Ranaudo. By the career numbers, Craig Stammen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.