Lee Stange vs. Angel Zerpa — Career Comparison

Lee Stange built a career as a starting pitcher and Angel Zerpa as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Angel Zerpa led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 150 vs 119), home run suppression (HR9+ 94 vs 83), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 94). Lee Stange held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 93). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Angel Zerpa.