Thomas Albright vs. Stephen Tarpley — Career Comparison

Thomas Albright built a career as a starting pitcher and Stephen Tarpley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Stephen Tarpley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.05 and WHIP 1.925 compared to 7.9 and 1.866 for Thomas Albright. By the career numbers, Stephen Tarpley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.