Ted Abernathy vs. Abner Powell — Career Comparison

Ted Abernathy built a career as a starting pitcher and Abner Powell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Abner Powell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.295 compared to 11.07 and 2.361 for Ted Abernathy. By the career numbers, Abner Powell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.