Frank Beck vs. John Cerutti — Career Comparison

John Cerutti built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Beck as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Cerutti posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.94 and WHIP 1.408 compared to 6.62 and 1.765 for Frank Beck. By the career numbers, John Cerutti had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.