Bill Stafford vs. Anthony Telford — Career Comparison

Bill Stafford built a career as a starting pitcher and Anthony Telford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Anthony Telford led in home run suppression (HR9+ 149 vs 108), walk avoidance (BB%+ 120 vs 116), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 102). Bill Stafford held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 111). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Anthony Telford.