Mel Stottlemyre vs. Bruce Sutter — Career Comparison

Mel Stottlemyre built a career as a starting pitcher and Bruce Sutter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bruce Sutter led in strikeout rate (K%+ 105 vs 75), walk avoidance (BB%+ 136 vs 112), and run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 109). Mel Stottlemyre held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 120 vs 81). Role difference aside, Bruce Sutter holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.