Jason Simontacchi vs. Randy Stein — Career Comparison

Jason Simontacchi built a career as a starting pitcher and Randy Stein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Simontacchi led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 105 vs 76), run prevention (ERA+ 91 vs 70), and home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 79). Randy Stein held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 127 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Jason Simontacchi.