Owen Scheetz vs. Jerry Stephenson — Career Comparison

Jerry Stephenson built a career as a starting pitcher and Owen Scheetz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jerry Stephenson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.7 and WHIP 1.745 compared to 7 and 2.222 for Owen Scheetz. By the career numbers, Jerry Stephenson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.