Lee Stange vs. Tim Stoddard — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Stoddard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lee Stange led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 119 vs 78), run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 83 vs 70). Tim Stoddard held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 88). Role difference aside, Lee Stange holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.