Steve Bechler vs. Herman Besse — Career Comparison

Herman Besse built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Bechler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Herman Besse posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.79 and WHIP 1.755 compared to 13.5 and 2.143 for Steve Bechler. By the career numbers, Herman Besse had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.