Steve Bechler vs. Ken Clay — Career Comparison

Ken Clay 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. Ken Clay posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.68 and WHIP 1.533 compared to 13.5 and 2.143 for Steve Bechler. By the career numbers, Ken Clay had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.