Nick Sandlin vs. Lee Stange — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and Nick Sandlin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nick Sandlin led in home run suppression (HR9+ 116 vs 83), run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 100), and strikeout rate (K%+ 108 vs 88). Lee Stange held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 82). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Nick Sandlin.