Frank Stewart vs. Juan Then — Career Comparison

Frank Stewart built a career as a starting pitcher and Juan Then as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Juan Then posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.91 and WHIP 1.455 compared to 9 and 2.250 for Frank Stewart. By the career numbers, Juan Then had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.