Steve Baker vs. Ron Herbel — Career Comparison

Steve Baker built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Herbel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ron Herbel posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.83 and WHIP 1.437 compared to 5.13 and 1.671 for Steve Baker. By the career numbers, Ron Herbel had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.