Dean Stone vs. Mike Strahler — Career Comparison

Dean Stone built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Strahler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dean Stone led in home run suppression (HR9+ 132 vs 86), strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 96 vs 89). Mike Strahler held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 87). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dean Stone.