Steve Bechler vs. Clarence Struss — Career Comparison

Clarence Struss 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. Clarence Struss posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.43 and WHIP 1.857 compared to 13.5 and 2.143 for Steve Bechler. By the career numbers, Clarence Struss had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.