Fred Archer vs. Bill Otey — Career Comparison

Fred Archer built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Otey as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Otey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.01 and WHIP 1.550 compared to 6.35 and 1.513 for Fred Archer. By the career numbers, Bill Otey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.