Ted Abernathy vs. Don Ferrarese — Career Comparison

Don Ferrarese built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Abernathy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Abernathy led in run prevention (ERA+ 108 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 113), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 73 vs 70). Don Ferrarese held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 120 vs 95). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Ted Abernathy.