Ted Abernathy vs. Chet Nichols — Career Comparison

Ted Abernathy built a career as a starting pitcher and Chet Nichols as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chet Nichols posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.19 and WHIP 1.818 compared to 11.07 and 2.361 for Ted Abernathy. By the career numbers, Chet Nichols had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.