Bob Apodaca vs. Cy Ferry — Career Comparison

Cy Ferry built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Apodaca as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Apodaca posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.86 and WHIP 1.339 compared to 7.2 and 1.733 for Cy Ferry. By the career numbers, Bob Apodaca had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.