Erik Bedard vs. Charlie Kerfeld — Career Comparison

Erik Bedard built a career as a starting pitcher and Charlie Kerfeld as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charlie Kerfeld led in home run suppression (HR9+ 170 vs 124), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 100), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 81 vs 74). Erik Bedard held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 112). Role difference aside, Charlie Kerfeld holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.