Skel Roach vs. George Stone — Career Comparison

George Stone built a career as a starting pitcher and Skel Roach as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Skel Roach posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.556 compared to 3.89 and 1.401 for George Stone. By the career numbers, Skel Roach had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.