Fred Archer vs. Stu Tate — Career Comparison

Fred Archer built a career as a starting pitcher and Stu Tate as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Stu Tate posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.125 compared to 6.35 and 1.513 for Fred Archer. By the career numbers, Stu Tate had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.