Steve Avery vs. Carlton Molesworth — Career Comparison

Steve Avery built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlton Molesworth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Avery posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.19 and WHIP 1.367 compared to 14.63 and 3.000 for Carlton Molesworth. By the career numbers, Steve Avery had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.