Fred Archer vs. Jesse Biddle — Career Comparison

Fred Archer built a career as a starting pitcher and Jesse Biddle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jesse Biddle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.07 and WHIP 1.660 compared to 6.35 and 1.513 for Fred Archer. By the career numbers, Jesse Biddle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.