Fred Archer vs. Brett Cecil — Career Comparison

Fred Archer built a career as a starting pitcher and Brett Cecil as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brett Cecil posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.29 and WHIP 1.385 compared to 6.35 and 1.513 for Fred Archer. By the career numbers, Brett Cecil had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.