Jason Simontacchi vs. Don Stanhouse — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Stanhouse as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Stanhouse led in home run suppression (HR9+ 130 vs 83), strikeout rate (K%+ 93 vs 75), and run prevention (ERA+ 104 vs 91). Jason Simontacchi held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 69). Role difference aside, Don Stanhouse holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.