Ed Stauffer vs. Willie Stevenson — Career Comparison

Willie Stevenson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Stauffer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Willie Stevenson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.23 and WHIP 1.258 compared to 5.85 and 1.887 for Ed Stauffer. By the career numbers, Willie Stevenson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.