Sam Bachman vs. Ed Yarnall — Career Comparison

Ed Yarnall built a career as a starting pitcher and Sam Bachman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sam Bachman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.82 and WHIP 1.634 compared to 5.4 and 1.750 for Ed Yarnall. By the career numbers, Sam Bachman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.