Joakim Soria vs. Lee Stange — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and Joakim Soria as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joakim Soria led in strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 88), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 108 vs 94), and home run suppression (HR9+ 92 vs 83). Role difference aside, Joakim Soria holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.