Jason Simontacchi vs. Kennie Steenstra — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Kennie Steenstra as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Simontacchi posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.09 and WHIP 1.496 compared to 10.8 and 2.400 for Kennie Steenstra. By the career numbers, Jason Simontacchi had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.