Trevor Stephan vs. Zack Wheeler — Career Comparison

Zack Wheeler built a career as a starting pitcher and Trevor Stephan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trevor Stephan led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 111 vs 100), home run suppression (HR9+ 139 vs 130), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 124 vs 117). Zack Wheeler held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 122 vs 114). Role difference aside, Trevor Stephan holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.