Fred Archer vs. Vern Curtis — Career Comparison

Fred Archer built a career as a starting pitcher and Vern Curtis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vern Curtis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.7 and WHIP 1.633 compared to 6.35 and 1.513 for Fred Archer. By the career numbers, Vern Curtis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.