Chris Archer vs. Charlie Weber — Career Comparison

Chris Archer built a career as a starting pitcher and Charlie Weber as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Archer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.93 and WHIP 1.265 compared to 15.75 and 2.500 for Charlie Weber. By the career numbers, Chris Archer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.