Carl Stimson vs. Chris Van Cuyk — Career Comparison

Chris Van Cuyk built a career as a starting pitcher and Carl Stimson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Van Cuyk posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.16 and WHIP 1.453 compared to 22.5 and 4.250 for Carl Stimson. By the career numbers, Chris Van Cuyk had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.