Steve Avery vs. Jeff Little — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Little as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Little posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.09 and WHIP 1.636 compared to 4.19 and 1.367 for Steve Avery. By the career numbers, Jeff Little had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.