Steve Bechler vs. Chris Rowley — Career Comparison

Chris Rowley 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. Chris Rowley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.91 and WHIP 1.966 compared to 13.5 and 2.143 for Steve Bechler. By the career numbers, Chris Rowley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.