Daniel Bard vs. Ray Kremer — Career Comparison

Ray Kremer built a career as a starting pitcher and Daniel Bard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Daniel Bard posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.74 and WHIP 1.338 compared to 3.76 and 1.326 for Ray Kremer. By the career numbers, Daniel Bard had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.