Bob Ayrault vs. Steve Comer — Career Comparison

Steve Comer built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Ayrault as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Ayrault posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.05 and WHIP 1.418 compared to 4.13 and 1.482 for Steve Comer. By the career numbers, Bob Ayrault had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.