Ted Abernathy vs. Chris Nichting — Career Comparison

Ted Abernathy built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Nichting as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Nichting posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.22 and WHIP 1.589 compared to 11.07 and 2.361 for Ted Abernathy. By the career numbers, Chris Nichting had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.