Bob Baird vs. Rich Surhoff — Career Comparison

Bob Baird built a career as a starting pitcher and Rich Surhoff as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rich Surhoff posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 1.821 compared to 7.25 and 1.791 for Bob Baird. By the career numbers, Rich Surhoff had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.