Jim Abbott vs. Kennie Steenstra — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Kennie Steenstra as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kennie Steenstra posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 10.8 and WHIP 2.400 compared to 20.25 and 3.750 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Kennie Steenstra had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.