Ed Bahr vs. Brian Fuentes — Career Comparison

Ed Bahr built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Fuentes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Bahr posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.37 and WHIP 1.393 compared to 3.62 and 1.301 for Brian Fuentes. By the career numbers, Ed Bahr had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.