Steve Reed vs. Lee Stange — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Reed 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 72), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 94 vs 85), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 114). Steve Reed held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Lee Stange.