Steve Bechler vs. Anthony Shumaker — Career Comparison

Anthony Shumaker 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. Anthony Shumaker posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.96 and WHIP 1.632 compared to 13.5 and 2.143 for Steve Bechler. By the career numbers, Anthony Shumaker had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.